Let go of perfectionism to reduce stress from "summary" of Focus by Leo Babauta
Perfectionism is a common affliction in our society, and it can be a major source of stress in our lives. We often hold ourselves to impossibly high standards, striving for flawlessness in everything we do. But the truth is that perfection is an unattainable goal – there will always be room for improvement, no matter how hard we try. When we let go of the need to be perfect, we free ourselves from a huge amount of unnecessary stress. We no longer have to constantly worry about living up to impossible standards or beating ourselves up for every mistake we make. Instead, we can focus on doing our best in any given situation and accepting that good enough is truly good enough. By embracing imperfection, we can learn to be kinder to ourselves and others. We can let go of the need for everything to be just right and instead appreciate the beauty in the flaws and qui...
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