Brene Brown is a researcher and story teller, most famous for her Ted Talk on vulnerability.
SEED QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: How do you relate to the notion that the quest for perfection is exhausting? Can you share a personal story of a time you let go of what other people thought of you? What helps you be authentic to yourself over other's opinions of you?
My tears stemmed from a "Faith and Works" conversation with my son and his girlfriend. "There is soooo much more work to do!" ... left me feeling depleted! At this time in my life, I cannot do more than I am already doing! Thank you Dianne! So kind of youð·!
I am so glad I saw this. Perfectionism is exhausting and it takes away so much energy that should be used to just be happy and content with who we are. I can identify with Amy also. If only she could know that she is the best already.
Yesterday evening, I broke down in tears of fatigue ... "I am tired" I cried to my husband! TRYING to be the best wife ... Best mom ... Best grand mom... Best dog owner ... Best daughter ... Best daughter in law ... Best niece ... Best neighbor ... Best friend leads one down the road of unrealistic expectations and ultimately loss of self. Trying to be everything for everyone is NOT healthy!
The Holy Spirit comes to my aid again and again, faithfully, helping me to true to myself in Him (trumping other's opinions of me). Amen
The quest for perfection is exhausting because it's unnecessary goal-directed hard work. Perfection has much more to do with allowing rather than seeking. I haven't completely let go of what others think of me, but I have loosened my grip. I have gotten positive feedback when I say what is true for me rather than hold back or be inauthentic out of concern about what they might think. It helps me to remind myself that I have the right and responsibility to be me and express my truth. It helps me to have felt more regret when I don't express my authentic self than when I do. It helps me to get support and appreciation for what I have to say. I like to be known, and it helps me to know that in being authentic I become known.