10/07/2020
Aim for progress—not perfection.
Is your quest for perfection holding you back from trying new things? 🙋🏻♀️ Guilty! I always want to do my best with every new challenge I’m given. Often if I don’t think my best will be “good enough” I won’t even attempt a new venture. I’ve come to realize to expect perfection on my very first go is irrational.
The process works the same for all of us: You won’t be flawless when you’re trying something completely new to you. In fact, you might totally suck at it. But, if you stick with it and commit, you’re bound to improve along the way.
Trying something new, like a workout, can be scary and it’s typically enough to inspire plenty of self-deprecating thoughts. A little bit of doubt is natural—particularly when you’re feeling intimidated by a new challenge. However, the key is to not let those seeds of negativity grow and hold you back.
The next time try a new workout class and feel overwhelmed, remind yourself that—no matter what that condescending voice in your head is trying to tell you—everyone once started as a beginner.
If you fail, you fail. But, at least you’ll be able to rest assured that you didn’t stop before you even managed to get started.
When you take perfectionism off the the table you might even have a little fun when you fail. 😉