Review: Motivated me to allow myself to make mistakes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 18, 2014
I have to admit being a perfectionist, and it is exhausting at times. I was able relate to the writer very well.Maybe this book was the one thing I had to read, as it gave me a clearer understand of how to overcome this urgent need for perfection.I have learned:It is not important to be perfect, it is good thou to strife for being good..Trying to be perfect, can and does damage my relationship, and I am responsible for it....so accept praise, but return it as well.Things don't have to be done to my 'perfect' standards, I am not loosing an arm if they are not done the way I want to control them.The sky will not fall down, the worst (that I assume) will not happen....and much more.I started practicing, to question my perfectionistic thoughts as soon as I become aware of them, and I am thankful for the helpful tips and steps provided.And it hit me like a hammer on my head, there is not only 'one way' to fold towels (for many it might be funny, but for me it was like no one can fold them like me)I found this book to be brilliant, by opening my eyes in many of my daily tasks, where I put so much stress into and want it done 'my way, or now way'. It helped me to understand, that those little details, don't really have the importance I am putting in them. And I must say its kinda embarrassing to get.I know I am going to read this book a few more times, just to remind myself and to fully get what it means, and to change my habits, but I am sure this book is a big stepping stone for me, a new beginning.If you struggle like me, and stress out just because the fork and knife have to be just exact the same with apart for everyone, and the plate has to be exact 1 inch away from the edge of the table, then this book is for you as well. I highly recommend it, you will not be disappointed.