Avoiding the Trap of 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. Many times 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.” Often times, a more
practical and realistic attitude prepares you for the inevitable road bumps in
life. And it’s better to prepare yourself for reality than to live in delusion.
To be truly happy, we need to switch from
having a perfectionist mind-set, to a growth mind-set instead. This attitude
understands and accepts 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. In many ways, perfectionism is the opposite of growth and happiness.
It stagnates us and keeps us both stuck and unsatisfied. To truly be happy, we
need to first learn to let go of our unrealistically high expectations about
life.
Creator Academy has a wide range of personal development courses available, all geared
to helping our students make long-lasting and positive changes to how they live
their lives. Transform your mind-set to one of success, and you will see a
significant improvement in every facet of your life.
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