Embracing imperfection can lead to greater resilience from "summary" of The Now Effect by Elisha Goldstein
In our society, there is a prevailing belief that perfection is the ultimate goal. We are bombarded with images of flawless individuals on social media, in magazines, and on television. We are told that we must strive for perfection in all areas of our lives - our appearance, our career, our relationships. However, this relentless pursuit of perfection can actually be detrimental to our mental health and well-being. When we constantly strive for perfection, we set ourselves up for failure. No one is perfect, and trying to be so is a recipe for disappointment and frustration. Embracing imperfection, on the other hand, can lead to greater resilience. When we accept that we are not perfect and that it is okay to make mistakes, we free ourselves from the impossible burden of perfectionism. Embracing imperfection allows us ...
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