Posted on October 9, 2008
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Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person.
- Dr. David M. Burns
How many of us allow our fear of doing something wrong hold us back? I believe at times we put much higher expectations on ourselves than anyone else. We are harder on ourselves and expect more of ourselves than we do anyone else. I know at times when I have messed up, I have just beat myself up about it, until I was sick in my stomach. Truthfully, 90% of the time, people either don’t notice or don’t care if we aren’t perfect. In fact, it is a relief to others to see you as human!
So the next time you don’t do something because you are afraid of not doing it “right” or “perfect” suck it up and as Nike says, JUST DO IT! You may just be pleasantly surprised.
Just Doing It!,
Patty Benton
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