Have you ever wanted to be perfect, but you just can't?
I haven't.
PERFECTION
Okay, I was totally lying!!!!
I just stumbled on this article here and I had to share.
It's called "How to be Disorganized and Unproductive: Aim for Perfection."
So much of what she said I chuckled at, took a heavy breath, and nodded my head in agreement. I'm not saying that I leave my dishes sitting because I can't make my kitchen look exactly the way I want it to, but I have had a few moments when I feel like no matter how much I do, it won't ever be perfect and I feel overwhelmed.
(To all of you who know me, stop laughing right now!!!)
I admit it.
I sometimes have a desire to do things perfectly and yet I completely recognize that I can't.
Some days I handle that inability to be perfect, better than others.
Anyway,....in case any of you reading this EVER have those thoughts, {you know who you are} you might want to read this article. I really liked it.
For those of you who don't ever have those thoughts,...well,....I guess you're already perfect! :)
[If you haven't checked out this blog, you should. She's got some great stuff.]
I haven't.
PERFECTION
Okay, I was totally lying!!!!
I just stumbled on this article here and I had to share.
It's called "How to be Disorganized and Unproductive: Aim for Perfection."
So much of what she said I chuckled at, took a heavy breath, and nodded my head in agreement. I'm not saying that I leave my dishes sitting because I can't make my kitchen look exactly the way I want it to, but I have had a few moments when I feel like no matter how much I do, it won't ever be perfect and I feel overwhelmed.
(To all of you who know me, stop laughing right now!!!)
I admit it.
I sometimes have a desire to do things perfectly and yet I completely recognize that I can't.
Some days I handle that inability to be perfect, better than others.
Anyway,....in case any of you reading this EVER have those thoughts, {you know who you are} you might want to read this article. I really liked it.
For those of you who don't ever have those thoughts,...well,....I guess you're already perfect! :)
[If you haven't checked out this blog, you should. She's got some great stuff.]
6 comments:
Ooh, I really enjoyed that! Especially after the past few days I've had (did I tell you my headache turned into a headcold and the stomach bug hit Evan yesterday and Aidan today??). Even though I felt like garbage I was able to at least drag myself around to do the dishes and some laundry. Hey, I even shampooed my carpet Monday night! The rest of the house is a mess, but after reading this article, just getting SOMEthing done after everyone being sick should be accomplishment enough so I feel better! Thank you! :o)
First of all, I really like the flower background on your blog.
Second of all, your house is so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing the article. I think it is a good idea to give ourselves (and our fam.) that grace she was talking about.
I know I feel more comfortable around those who strive for excellence, but not perfectionism. When someone apologizes for their home, I think, "If they thought of me as their friend, then they'd know it doesn't matter to me."
I'm grateful that your house is a place where I've always felt welcome and at home.
I have to say that this post was a real revelation to me. You? You a perfectionist?
I also had to laugh at Christie's comment about apologizing about an unclean house because I said that to you yesterday!! Ha!
I guess I'll have to read & reread this article!
Dear Heidi,
Zip it Zippy!!!
What? I have no idea what you're talking about...
i want to throw the word 'perfect' out of all lds women's vocabulary- and i realized it was beyond my reach the second i brought myka home from the hospital...
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