High expectations

“You should have high expectations for yourself and others should come second.” - Florence Welch I Inspiring Quotes To Stop Expectations

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Perfectionism can show up at any age, in any context, and for any reason! But there are core features of Perfectionism that never change: Perfectionism is always about having unrealistically high expectations of yourself that are ultimately unattainable, which causes burnout and exhaustion. You try and try but never get to the finish line. Perfectionism is the enemy of self-love, trust, and confidence because you become your worst critic, judging your every move, mistake, or flaw.

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I know it is cliche to say “been there, done it,” but believe me when I say I talked the talk and walked the walk. Like most of you, my relationship with perfectionism kickstarted in adolescence. It went unnoticed and often welcomed; after all, who would complain of having a teen who gets straight As and doesn’t cause much trouble. I didn’t realize how much my perfectionism would be amplified when I moved to the States two weeks before my 15th birthday. Many years spent fitting in, making…

Perfectionism is about high expectations of yourself with little room for grace, compassion, or flexibility. As you work on breaking the vicious cycle of Perfectionism, consider giving yourself permission for things that feed into it. Remember not only these are ways to break from perfectionism, but they are also necessary steps for self-love, compassion, and inner peace.

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