The Perfectionism Trap

In this episode I dive into the often debilitating world of perfectionism. I share some personal anecdotes from my life as an artist, including a collection of paintings that have never seen the light of day—deemed failures but possibly just steps in my journey of personal growth. I explore the idea that these artistic 'misadventures' might be less about achieving gallery-worthy art and more about the journey of self-discovery, accompanied by the occasional laugh at past mistakes.

I also talk about how the pursuit of perfection infiltrates every aspect of my life, from failing to keep in touch with family due to work absorption to a less-than-ideal lifestyle - far from the image of perfection.

Key points include:

The Art of Perfecting the Imperfect: Embracing creative mishaps as essential to personal growth rather than seeing them as failures.

Life: The Ultimate Abstract Art: Recognizing how the quest for perfection impacts all life areas, often to our detriment.

The Trap of the Picture-Perfect: The dangers of chasing perfection and how it can prevent us from appreciating the beauty in the process.

How to Suck at Things Gracefully: Learning to see imperfections and mistakes as part of the journey, not detours.

Celebrate the Wobbly Steps: Focusing on the process and small victories instead of just the end goal.

Embrace the Art of Bumbling: Rolling out the red carpet for our setbacks and learning from them to move forward with more confidence.

Be Your Own Best Friend: Practicing self-kindness and resilience through our missteps.

Find Your Tribe: The importance of connecting with others who understand and can offer support and reality checks. And one place to do that is by joining my Bold Brushes and Brave Hearts Facebook Group - a place for artists to grow in confidence, master art techniques and share their creations. https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldbrushesandbravehearts

Thank you for listening.