Perfectionism is often lauded as a trait of successful people. After all, isn't it better to aim for the stars and miss than to aim for the gutter and hit it? There is no denying that perfectionism can be a motivating force. It can push us to achieve things we never thought possible.
But there is a dark side to perfectionism. It can lead to anxiety, depression, and even suicide. It can make us feel like we're never good enough. So why is progress better than perfection?
No matter how hard we try, we will never be perfect. There will always be something we can improvement. striving for perfection is setting ourselves up for frustration and disappointment. The sense of satisfaction we get from making progress is much greater than the sense of satisfaction we get from reaching perfection. When we're striving for progress, we're focused on the journey, not the destination. And the journey is where the real joy is. Trying to be perfect is exhausting. It's not sustainable in the long run. But making progress is. When we focus on progress, we can maintain our motivation and energy levels over time.
Check out our next episode in the "breakroom" series and learn tips to on how tooo focus on progress over perfection. Listen in as Coach Kelly and Coach Shonna reflect on their own experience in managing the push to be perfect.
Want to learn more tips, check out the "Yes Girl Career Coaching" blog "Why Progress Is Better Than Perfection: 3 Reasons To Stop Striving For The Impossible"
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