Are you being too hard on yourself? Let go of the need to do everything perfectly. There is no such thing as perfection. Perfection is a matter of perception. What you think is perfect is not the same as what others think of as perfect. It is all in the eye of the beholder. When you set unrealistic standards for yourself, you keep yourself from accomplishing anything. Nothing is ever completed because in your mind, nothing is ever good enough. This gives way to an all-or-nothing way of thinking. Every person is doing the best they can with the challenges they face. You are asked to look within and identify all the ways you put too much pressure on yourself. You are reminded to enjoy your journey rather than judge it. You are being asked to see yourself with compassion and to allow yourself to make mistakes.

You will accomplish all that you set out to do once you take some of the pressure off yourself. You are perfect in all your ways. Your mistakes and quirks are what make you so perfect. Embrace who you are, and free yourself from unrealistic expectations. You are also being asked to let go of unrealistic expectations for others. It is time to allow yourself and others the freedom to color outside the lines.

Affirmation: I keep my standards high and honorable but release the need for perfection.