Perfectionism is a trait that can actually get in the way of us achieving our full potential. We use up so much time and energy on trying to achieve the unattainable that we lose sight of what is important.
There is a story which illustrates this perfectly – in some countries, there are master weavers who produce the most amazing carpets and rugs you can imagine. They take years of working hard as apprentices before they are skilled enough to become master weavers. Once they have reached that level, each carpet or rug they produce, however intricate and beautiful has a fault purposely woven into it. This is because according to the weavers, only Allah is perfect and if you try and achieve perfection, you are trying to achieve the status of a god.
Next time you are striving for perfection, stop and review what you are doing - does it do the job? Is it good enough? Take some time to recognise what you have achieved and congratulate yourself for it, instead of focusing on what you haven’t done. You will find you have more energy and time to be creative and productive throughout your day.
Helen Harding
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