My name is jag.
I'm a recovering perfectionist.
Seeking perfection has often served me well... however, more often than not, it has robbed me of experience. The true, messy, growth-full kind of experience that allows us to find joy, and satisfaction, and disappointment, and pain, and authenticity.
I have prided myself on being good at what I do. There's nothing inherently wrong with that... however, I have often avoided engaging in things that I didn't think I'd be good at. Things like dancing, or golf, or painting, or roller-blading, or karaoke. I'd try it once, maybe twice. It didn't come naturally, so I'd stop... I'd walk away convincing myself that I didn't really like it anyway.
I'm loving being in my 40s because I've finally decided that perfection is highly overrated. It's simply unattainable and is not mine to behold. I am fully embracing my beautiful imperfection. This is why I've decided to join The Perfect Protest!
If you feel like saying ENOUGH ALREADY!, why don't you join in the protest too? Stand up to the unrealistic expectations imposed by society, others and - most importantly - ourselves.
I'm a recovering perfectionist.
Seeking perfection has often served me well... however, more often than not, it has robbed me of experience. The true, messy, growth-full kind of experience that allows us to find joy, and satisfaction, and disappointment, and pain, and authenticity.
I have prided myself on being good at what I do. There's nothing inherently wrong with that... however, I have often avoided engaging in things that I didn't think I'd be good at. Things like dancing, or golf, or painting, or roller-blading, or karaoke. I'd try it once, maybe twice. It didn't come naturally, so I'd stop... I'd walk away convincing myself that I didn't really like it anyway.
I'm loving being in my 40s because I've finally decided that perfection is highly overrated. It's simply unattainable and is not mine to behold. I am fully embracing my beautiful imperfection. This is why I've decided to join The Perfect Protest!
If you feel like saying ENOUGH ALREADY!, why don't you join in the protest too? Stand up to the unrealistic expectations imposed by society, others and - most importantly - ourselves.
I'm not perfect, but I am excellent!Join in the protest - let your imperfection and true-ness shine...
-simply jag
Really enjoyed your post & picture! I'm glad you've decided to give up on perfectionism - maybe there's hope for me! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat picture!
ReplyDeletegreat thoughts - great photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment on my perfect protest. I love the sign (and the thoughts on perfection of course!). Looking forward to stopping again soon...
ReplyDeletesweet hat! being real is infinitely better than being perfect. You don't have to be perfect to be beautiful! I blog hopped over from the ordinary courage.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with your sign!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just joined in on Brene's Perfect Protest. (Just found her blog last night, so I wasn't able to snap a picture). Once I hit a 30-something, I began to feel this way.
I have learned there is a sense of peace that comes with accepting little imperfections. :D
Have a great weekend!!
great post!
ReplyDeletethat's the thing with perfectionism, you miss out on so much fun!
love the hat btw. :)
From a fellow recovering perfectionist: Thank you! The message is timely in so many ways!
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