People do not care about perfection as much as they care about honesty. It is our flaws that define us more than you think. With that said, so called “perfection,” will vary from person to person because we are all uniquely different. In order to feel perfect, you need to establish that perfectionism should be determined by your own individuality. We need to be honest with ourselves about what our personal definition of perfection is before we aim to be perfect.
The idea of perfection can get distorted within today’s society Many times, women our age can get caught up in the myth that we need to always look younger. Scrolling through social media, it appears that it’s essential to have the approval of others in our lives.
Looking younger isn’t important to this unique sisterhood of women I follow on Instagram.
Accomplishments are! On my Instagram feed, a.two.drink.minimum, I have friended women all around the world that are battling cancer, supporting each other in times of grief, encouraging women as athletes and advising each other in businesses. This bold community provides mutual support to each other every day. They stand together embracing midlife along with all the flaws that come with it.
Together we have fun with fashion, we learn each other’s cultures, and share personal stories. Instagram can be much more positive than competitive. This secret society aims to inspire and learn from one another with their daily posts.
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All the support and encouragement I have seen on Instagram has me thinking.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the positive in ourselves, but what makes us uncomfortable is also what will help us to grow. If we don’t overcome our personal negativity, we will never grow in emotional strength. Allow yourself the opportunity to learn from life’s tribulations.
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Our lives are shaped by many decisive moments. Make conscious choices. Figure out who you are really are first before you search to find your definition of perfection.
Very often we perceive ourselves differently than how others perceive us. For example, my favorite Christmas movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life.” In this movie the main character, George Bailey is given a chance by an angel named Clarence to see what the world would look like without him. Clarence couldn’t earn his wings as an angel unless he convinced good old George that his reputation was loved and respected. George was a very loyal man, but sadly, he didn’t realize it.
Picture yourself as George Bailey, whose life would you have inspired or made an impact on? I bet there are instances where we’ve all unexpectedly done something without even thinking about it. Yet, someone else may have been greatly affected by your simple gesture. Our actions affect others — just as other’s actions affect us.
Accepting that you’re doing the best you can do starts with the confidence and respect you allow yourself to have. Making a conscious effort to know who you are will help distinguish how you are perceived by others.
Once you’ve found your definition of perfection, find a purpose, but always remember to keep your integrity. There will be others that want to knock you down, when that happens, stay strong.
Wherever life takes you, don’t be afraid to step outside the box and try new things. Be bold, attempt to amaze yourself, and before you know it, you’ll become your own personal version of perfect.
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