How I Learned to Let Go of My Perfectionism

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on how to get your life together based on lessons I’ve learned and practices I’ve developed over the years. You can find Part 1 here.

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Reminders, Affirmations, and Mindfulness To Combat Perfectionism

First and foremost, when it comes to letting go of perfectionism, I need to talk about reminders, affirmations, and mindfulness.

Reminders

The biggest thing I have to remind myself on pretty much a daily basis is that any negative feelings and anxiety I’m experiencing are not permanent. They often say happiness is fleeting. Well, so are all the other emotions. What you’re feeling one day does not have to define the next. Times of stress and worry will come to an end.

Mindfulness and Meditation

Now, to shift your mindset to this, you also have to practice letting go of the things outside of your control. Again, I still struggle with this on a regular basis. However, I’ve implemented the tools I need to recognize it when it’s happening and put it to a stop.

I do this through mindfulness and meditation practices. For me, this doesn’t look like sitting on the…