Posts tagged personal creed

Tactics for Belief

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are. -Brené Brown

It seems I’m not the only one around who battles self-doubt and perfectionism. Your response and feedback to my last blog post were proof of that. Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully engage with your own stories of struggle in this area. It’s that kind of vulnerability and transparency that brings life and light into those dingy dark rooms of self-doubt with a resounding me too.

LIFE PATTERNS, SELF-CARE, SPIRITUALITYKatie GustafsonJune 22, 2016authenticity, belief, Brene Brown, personal creed, radnor lake, saving private ryanComment

How to Avoid the Perfectionism Trap

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life.

-Anne Lamott

Recovery

Raise your hand if you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism. Though I can’t see you right now as you read this, I have a hunch most of you have your hands up, either literally or figuratively in your heart where no one else can see and wonder if there are bigger problems than perfectionism at stake. Oh, I’ve got your number, I’m a recovering perfectionist.

PERSPECTIVES, SELF-CARE, SPIRITUALITYKatie GustafsonJune 15, 2016anne lamott, life purpose, perfectionism, personal creed, self-doubtComment