The Kindest Thing Weekly Video: A Supremely Nasty Obstacle to Self-Care

Published: Wed, 09/14/16

A weekly reminder to live kindly and gently with yourself.
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"The Kindest Thing"
with Jan Lundy

The 3rd Big Obstacle (and it's oh, so nasty):
​​​​​​​Perfectionism
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Welcome to this week's self-compassion video. 

Next, in my 4-part series on "The Four P's" of creating good self-care. Last week, we talked about Prioritizing. 

Today's video features #3: Perfectionism 

Oh, this is a nasty obstacle! 

Acknowledging and reducing perfectionism is essential if you are trying to live more kindly with yourself. 

In the interest of self-nurturing, we realize that our idealistic, perfectionistic life goals will have to go. The late Erma Bombeck said, "A woman can have and do it all, but not at the same time." Indeed, something will have to give if you are going to put yourself on your list, find "me time," relaxation and self-nurturing opportunities. We cannot do it all all at once, nor should we try. And let us remember than multi-tasking is not a kind thing!

Let's try something different. Let's try, instead, to focus on making gentle progress (not focusing on perfection) throughout our day. This week's video might give you a few ideas of how to begin. 


Love and peace in all things,

Jan 

Jan Lundy
Spiritual Director/Mentor, Educator and Author

 
"The Kindest Thing" Video Vol. 22
The Third Big Obstacle: Perfectionism
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"It may be harder on other people than you to give up perfection. Do not be surprised to experience resistance as your standards change, especially from dear ones for whom you have overly-cared for for years. As your priorities and and routine change, your loved ones will be asked to change too." 



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