Wonderful distinction here on progress. It’s one that I think works for literally anyone on the desired achievement spectrum, from go-getters to go-with-the-flow folks.
Also loved the call out for your father and his experience - for many of our parents, we lived their version of progress and sadly, it still may not have been all that good. That happens when we have kids too. Using progress as a lens allows for a foundation of forgiveness and I believe, genuinely builds connection whereas achievement requirements keep loved ones at arm’s length.
Ooof this one hits hard. I too spent years paralysed by fear of not being perfect, until my therapist rightly pointed out that perfection is subjective. Your perfect and my perfect are different. And it’s totally unattainable as we constantly move the goal posts. I’m still working on it but I’ve loosened my grip a bit now and give myself permission to just experiment with stuff and see what happens. Thank you for this timely reminder!
Vision board goggles, I love and hate that idea
Wonderful distinction here on progress. It’s one that I think works for literally anyone on the desired achievement spectrum, from go-getters to go-with-the-flow folks.
Also loved the call out for your father and his experience - for many of our parents, we lived their version of progress and sadly, it still may not have been all that good. That happens when we have kids too. Using progress as a lens allows for a foundation of forgiveness and I believe, genuinely builds connection whereas achievement requirements keep loved ones at arm’s length.
Ooof this one hits hard. I too spent years paralysed by fear of not being perfect, until my therapist rightly pointed out that perfection is subjective. Your perfect and my perfect are different. And it’s totally unattainable as we constantly move the goal posts. I’m still working on it but I’ve loosened my grip a bit now and give myself permission to just experiment with stuff and see what happens. Thank you for this timely reminder!
100% agree with everything you’ve shared here! Done is better than perfect. 👌