Episode 12. Accepting Imperfection

You are not perfect. I’m not perfect. Your horse is not perfect.  Yet, for some reason, many of us have expectations of perfection.   In this episode, I’ll explain how perfectionism can affect your riding and I’ll share my thoughts on accepting imperfection.  

I’m a recovering perfectionist. (I say “recovering” because I’m still working on this - I recorded this episode twice because I wasn’t happy with the first version.) I am aware of my perfectionist tendencies and I’m working on overcoming them.  

Those of us who have perfectionist tendencies are often very critical of ourselves. Often, we also have high expectations of others.   Sometimes, we have a double-standard; we might accept that others are imperfect, but we still expect ourselves to be perfect.

What are the signs of perfectionism?

Perfection is an unrealistic expectation, but we still try to be perfect.  If you exhibit a number of the following signs, you might be a perfectionist... Join the conversation over at The Rider's Mind Community Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/theridersmind Find Michelle online at www.michelledavey.com