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Giving Up on Perfection<\/h1>\n\n
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We spend a lot of time trying to be perfect. We want to be the perfect parent, the perfect employee, the perfect child, the perfect role model, caretaker, traveler\u2014the list goes on and on. But seeking perfection won\u2019t lead you to happiness\u2014in fact, it\u2019s more likely to just stress you out. The good news is you don\u2019t need to be the best. Sometimes, you simply need to be.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Be Mindful.<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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If you\u2019ve been spending your time trying to be absolutely perfect, then chances are you\u2019re feeling way more stressed than usual. Take the opportunity to get back in touch with yourself\u2014the real <\/em>you, not the version you feel like you need to be all the time. Wind down<\/a> when you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, and start your day off right<\/a> by looking inward. Take the time to do activities you enjoy, making space for yourself in your busy schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Don\u2019t Let the Progress of Others Negate Your Self Worth<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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It can be all too easy to look at the people around us and compare ourselves to what they\u2019re doing. Maybe a coworker got a promotion before you did, or a friend of yours is having another baby and seems to always have their life together. Remember that what we see on the surface is rarely the whole truth, and everyone is facing their own unique struggles. Whatever you might be feeling about the \u201cperfect\u201d people around you, we promise it is seldom true. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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If you\u2019re feeling burnt out on constantly trying to overachieve, try setting a few reasonable goals <\/a>for yourself. This can be a great way to still feel like you\u2019re making progress and getting closer to the best version of yourself without getting caught up in achieving perfection. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Perfection isn\u2019t universal. The best version of yourself might look different than somebody else\u2019s best version of themself. What\u2019s important is that you\u2019re happy, and content with the life you\u2019re living. So stay mindful of your own feelings, and remember you\u2019re making progress in your own way, exactly how you\u2019re supposed to.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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