Is Perfectionism killing your Passion?
I have wanted to create a blog for longer than I care to remember. And create I did. It was around 8 years ago, when I felt compelled to document and share my side of the story of being stranded in Thailand for 7 days in the middle of a political crisis.
Long story short, I had a two hour layover in Thailand on my way to Delhi from Melbourne. I wrote about how those two hours turned into 7 days due to rioting protesters at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
I distinctly remember how natural it felt to create a blog on Blogspot, and to publish a couple of posts to narrate my experience in detail. I also remember how happy and content I felt after engaging with the people who had read these posts. Soon after that- university, procrastination and life happened, and I conveniently forgot about my blog. However, the thought of creating one kept popping up in my head from time to time, over the next few years.
Then, a year or so ago, I decided to entertain this thought and pursue my passion again. But this time around, I found the experience to be quite different. I wanted it to be perfect. This led to a lot of over-analysis, and eventually procrastination. Before I realised, a year had gone by.
I am now done with wanting it to be perfect. So, as I turn 30 this week, I am giving myself the gift of this blog- to play, learn, create and explore things along the way.
Maybe it won’t work out. But maybe seeing if it does, will be the best adventure ever.
– Author Unknown
Is perfectionism stopping you from pursuing your passion? Or have you tamed this deadly beast?
Share your insights below.
Anisha <3
Taming the perfectionism is a art which can be dealt with patience, confidence, and yes offcourse your strong n never give up attitude…n being a conventie or theresian gives that attitude
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Thanks for your input, Sonam. Attitude definitely is key.
Yes…it can kill you…learning to live with the imperfections has been one of the biggest discoveries of late…better than pokemon go
I love it. I know exactly what you’re talking about too. Happens to me every time. I’m glad you found the motivation and the right mindset to do it. Well done!
I so truly agree to you and can relate to your feelings Anisha. I have been doing this for so long that I don’t remember.
But after reading your blog, It’s time for me to rethink again and not over think.
Thanks for sharing this experience and your learning Anisha. TC
Preeti ☺
Hi Anisha,
Nice blog..!! Well done on your first one. 😊
I dont think that “being perfect” at everything stops me from pursuing my passion/s, its more of a lack of one real passion for me. 🙃
It may sound funny to you but I dont really know what it is that I am most passionate about. There were things that I really wanted to do and have done and there will be more things for me to do as I move through the human life cycle. I guess I am one of those over-complicated or simple human beings who is content with what they’ve or just too stubborn to admit the real fear. 😋
Waiting for your next blog.
Cheers,
So true Anisha! I too wanted a blog for years and just started one recently. Now I hit “publish” even if I know it could be better as my new motto is “done trumps perfect”.
Hello lovely,
I cannot wait to read more and learn about your experiences with perfectionism, something i struggle with everyday
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