Perfection the road to nowhere Are you a perfectionist? There is nothing wrong with seeking to improve yourself or your work, but when you seek perfection holds you back through fear that is when it becomes a problem. I always try to be perfect or achieve my perception of perfect anyway. The trouble with perfection, is it is a misguided idea that no one can achieve. David Burns said 'look around, can you see anything that is completely perfect and does not need to be changed? Thomas Aquinas told us to think of a perfect island. In answer to both nothing is completely perfect. You can always add an extra palm tree to an island. This brings to my mind the thought I have to be perfect. Everyone has to like me. Everyone must think highly of me. I should be able to create the perfect situation/environment for everyone. I am an absolute mess, if I don't achieve all of these things then I have failed, I am useless and I am rubbish....
Charting my journey to becoming a new me. Along the way I write about diverse issues, such as mental health, autism, tourettes and other neurodiversities. Every new day brings new opportunities for personal growth. Grab it with both hands.