Embrace Imperfection

Liberate yourself from the prison of perpetual anxiety and frustration

Brian Tubbs
2 min readJun 8, 2023
A confident, working professional — image generated by the Author via MidJourney

Are you tired of feeling like you’re never good enough or like you always fall short? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with perfectionism, which can lead to a great deal of stress, anxiety, and anger.

But has anyone ever told you that you don’t have to be perfect?

It’s certainly important that we better ourselves. That’s why it’s always good to set goals, establish healthy habits, work on our weaknesses, and keep striving for a better tomorrow — for ourselves, our loved ones, and our areas of responsibility. But…

As you commit to self-improvement and generosity, it’s also important that you embrace your imperfections. In fact, acknowledging and accepting your imperfections is part of better understanding yourself.

“No one is perfect. We all have our flaws and weaknesses. But that’s what makes us human. It’s what makes us unique. So embrace your imperfections. They’re what make you, you.”

Brown, Brené. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. New York: Gotham Books, 2012

Imperfection is part of the human condition. It’s been this way throughout history. And it’s the…

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