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Are you allowing YourSelf Love ?
By Ife Thomas
Today, I’m thrilled to delve into a topic close to my heart: self-love. It’s a topic with countless layers, yet, at its core, it challenges one of the most pervasive barriers we face: perfectionism.
Drawing on the insights of Brene Brown, we uncover a startling truth: perfectionism isn’t about high standards but fear and shame in disguise. Fear takes the backseat, whispering doubts and conjuring scenarios of judgment, while shame rides shotgun, fueling our drive towards an unattainable ideal. This duo dictates our actions, with perfectionism at the wheel, often leaving self-love stranded on the sidelines.
So, I pose a question to you: Are you a perfectionist? And if so, why? Is it the fear of criticism, the dread of shame, or the discomfort in admitting imperfection that guides your choices? This reflection isn’t just an exercise; it’s a call to action.
This Sunday, I urge you to confront these shadows. Recognize that the quest for perfection is often a shield against vulnerability. But here’s the twist: embracing imperfection is not a sign of weakness; it’s a testament to courage.
Let’s redefine the week ahead. Let Monday be the day we step out of the shadows of perfectionism. Let’s embrace the imperfect, the unfinished, and the raw. Because the beauty of action, even when flawed, is that it generates momentum. And momentum is the precursor to progress, to moving beyond the standstill that fear and shame so desperately cling to.
Remember, stagnation is the real enemy. To evolve, to grow, to truly live, we must dare to move forward, imperfections and all.
Here’s to a week of embracing the beautifully imperfect journey of self-love and action. Together, let’s cast aside the cloak of perfectionism and step into the light of progression.
Drawing on the insights of Brene Brown, we uncover a startling truth: perfectionism isn’t about high standards but fear and shame in disguise. Fear takes the backseat, whispering doubts and conjuring scenarios of judgment, while shame rides shotgun, fueling our drive towards an unattainable ideal. This duo dictates our actions, with perfectionism at the wheel, often leaving self-love stranded on the sidelines.
So, I pose a question to you: Are you a perfectionist? And if so, why? Is it the fear of criticism, the dread of shame, or the discomfort in admitting imperfection that guides your choices? This reflection isn’t just an exercise; it’s a call to action.
This Sunday, I urge you to confront these shadows. Recognize that the quest for perfection is often a shield against vulnerability. But here’s the twist: embracing imperfection is not a sign of weakness; it’s a testament to courage.
Let’s redefine the week ahead. Let Monday be the day we step out of the shadows of perfectionism. Let’s embrace the imperfect, the unfinished, and the raw. Because the beauty of action, even when flawed, is that it generates momentum. And momentum is the precursor to progress, to moving beyond the standstill that fear and shame so desperately cling to.
Remember, stagnation is the real enemy. To evolve, to grow, to truly live, we must dare to move forward, imperfections and all.
Here’s to a week of embracing the beautifully imperfect journey of self-love and action. Together, let’s cast aside the cloak of perfectionism and step into the light of progression.
