#perfectionism

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor. ↗

— Anne Lamott

#perfectionism #voice

Europe seems a little softer, but in America it's harsh. In L.A., where I live, it's all about perfectionism. ↗

— Alanis Morissette

#america #europe #harsh #i #little

In LA, where I live, it's all about perfectionism. Beauty is now defined by your bones sticking out of your decolletage. For that to be the standard is really perilous for women. ↗

— Alanis Morissette

#beauty #bones #defined #i #la

However, don't let perfectionism become an excuse for never getting started. ↗

— Marilu Henner

#excuse #getting #getting started #however #never

It is only by working the rituals, that any significant degree of understanding can develop. If you wait until you are positive you understand all aspects of the ceremony before beginning to work, you will never begin to work. ↗

— Lon Milo DuQuette

#magick #perfectionism #practice #procrastination #procrastination

The grandest seduction of all is the myth that DOING EVERYTHING BETTER gets us where we want to be. It gets us somewhere, certainly, but not anywhere worth being. ↗

— Shauna Niequist

#perfectionism #seduction #change

Too many people spend too much time trying to perfect something before they actually do it. Instead of waiting for perfection, run with what you go, and fix it along the way… ↗

— Paul Arden

#perfectionism #public-speaking #true-to-life #inspirational

The renowned seventh-century Zen master Seng-tsan taught that true freedom is being "without anxiety about imperfection. ↗

— Tara Brach

#perfectionism #freedom

Q: When is the perfect time? A: Who can say, but probably somewhere between haste and delay - and it's usually most wise to start today. ↗

— Rasheed Ogunlaru

#delay #fear #future #haste #inspiring-quotes

Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis. ↗

— Brené Brown

#anxiety #depression #healthy-striving #life #life-paralysis