Finding Happiness by Avoiding Perfectionism

If you want to never be happy or satisfied with your life, one great way to do that is to raise your expectations to an unrealistically high standard that can never possibly be met. This is the essence of perfectionism. It’s the inability to be happy with something until it is perfect, without any flaws whatsoever. Of course, the problem with this mind-set is that perfectionism is often an illusion. Life rarely works out exactly the way we want, in any domain – whether it’s relationships, work, or goals. More often than not, being more happy with your life requires that you let go of these expectations and learn to be more content with how things are, rather than how you picture they should be in an “ideal world.”


Perfectionism can lead to feelings of regret as well as dissatisfaction, and can hurt our relationships with others especially if we have unrealistic expectations of the other person. Often times, a more practical and realistic attitude prepares you for the inevitable road bumps in life. In the long run, it’s better to prepare yourself for reality than to continue to live in a delusion. Perfectionism is ultimately a way of thinking, so the best way to let go of it is to start building a new mind-set or attitude toward life.
Many truly happy and successful people don’t have a perfectionist mind-set – but a growth mind-set instead. They understand that life is a process of ups and downs, and we are constantly learning and growing from these experiences. Unlike the perfectionist, the growth-oriented person doesn’t see their happiness or success in any area of a life as a “fixed place.” Instead, it’s a never-ending journey. Creator Academy can help you on this journey by realigning your priorities and attitude through our innovative and dynamic courses. Make the choice today to start living a more happy and successful life.

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