Progress Over Perfection: A Guide to Mindful Productivity (12) (Live Well)

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Nearly all of us have experienced it in some form or another—whether it’s a trait that defines our behavior, one that shows up from time to time, or is something experienced second-hand through those close to us. Before you can begin practicing progress not perfection, you must understand what kinds of thoughts represent both sides of this equation. And when you’re more comfortable with doing hard-o-do things, then you’ll be able to achieve the success that goes along with it! 7) Striving for progress always wins in the long run. But what does it actually mean to focus on progress not perfection? And how can you start putting this concept into practice?

And I’m not the only one who feels this way. In fact, there’s a mantra some people use that relates to what I’m talking about: “Progress, not perfection.” Put all questions asked in the chatbox on a video call. (Or read out loud if they’re entered in the chatbox.) By celebrating the small steps, we can shift our mindset away from perfectionism, and this binary succeed/fail mentality, and calibrate towards a progress mindset. Once you do that hard, internal work, you’re ready to make amends and work together with others in a quest for connection and the greater good. The Ted Lasso series finale comes after each individual team member has started their own internal work, and the final episode is about a collective healing of their scars. You might not achieve your goal or meet your standards right away, but as you continue to work toward your goals, you’ll learn how to accept imperfections in yourself and others. 5) Making progress helps you celebrate the small wins.

5 PRACTICAL TIPS TO EMBRACE PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION

Everyone has their own focus on accessibility including people with a disability. Like one deaf person who captions everything but doesn’t do alt text. Another deaf person uses one of the worst caption styles on social media with uppercase captions that move and change size. I don’t tell them anything. Restraint and restriction are different in subtle yet significant ways. The end product might look the same - avoiding certain foods, but at their core, they are completely different. Rewriting beliefs is hard work, often done with the assistance of a therapist. If I’m going to rewrite an unwanted story about myself, and my life—I need to know what story I’m replacing it with. One of my old stories is, “I’m bad.” My whole life, I’ve tried to hide this “truth” by being the person that everyone likes. Ultimately, and repeatedly, I neglect my own needs and wants, because I focus not on being who I want to be, but being the person that I think everyone else wants me to be. The reconciliation of the BELIEVE poster is about giving people a second chance—but before we can bring ourselves together in the most meaningful way possible, we must first start with ourselves. Once we build belief in ourselves, we can come together with others believing in the hope that people and circumstances CAN get better—together. Enough repetition will turn positive realistic thoughts into a habit and you won't need to think about it, as it will just come more naturally.

It was incredibly relieving for me to let go of perfection and instead focus on small steps of progress. But focusing on what we do have can help us find happiness even in difficult situations. Take time out to reflect on everything around you that makes your life wonderful, and don’t forget to thank those who help make your life great! You’re in an art class working on a painting. You find yourself constantly comparing your art to your friend, who has made something stunning on her canvas. You wish yours was as good.Moving forward – no matter how small steps is better than stopping because things aren’t perfect. 2) If you make progress, it’ll be easier to reach your next goal. Another advantage of a growth mindset is creativity. When leaders are focused on growth, they are more open to new ideas and approaches. They are not afraid to experiment and try new things, even if they may not work out initially. This mindset can lead to innovation and breakthroughs that can give the organization a competitive advantage. Perfection, fortunately, is not the only alternative to mediocrity. A more sensible alternative is excellence. Striving for excellence is stimulating and rewarding; striving for perfection–in practically anything–is both neurotic and futile ~ Ed Bliss

Educating people goes a long way and leads to change. This is what progress over perfection is all about. One step at a time. Sometimes it’ll be small steps. Other times it’ll be big ones. Go for progress over perfection. Accessibility and Disability Awareness Training Make it a habit to always have a second way to communicate in case the default doesn’t work. If someone doesn’t understand you, be gracious and offer another way to communicate. (Hint: Watch TEDx Talk.) Consistency requires a commitment to establishing routines and habits that support success. Leaders who prioritize consistency must be willing to develop systems and processes that promote reliability and predictability. They must also be willing to hold themselves accountable and create a culture of accountability within their organization. But when you are constantly comparing yourself to others, you’ll never feel accomplished. Because in most things, there is always room for improvement—which means there is always going to be someone who you can admire (and become jealous of).You’ll replace these negative thoughts with new ways to speak kindly and supportively to yourself, rather than beating yourself up when you don’t get something absolutely perfect. First, let’s get something out of the way. Often, people think accessibility is the web development or IT team’s job. Far from it. There are many topics related to accessibility. No one can know it all. Yet, the accessibility community will call out someone for an accessibility mistake. RELATED POST: Are you a perfectionist? – 9 signs you might be How to make “ progress not perfection” a lifestyle? – 7 simple strategies

Cool beans Bel, but how do we just flip the perfectionist switch to off? First 5 Steps to Embrace Progress But is the answer to eat whatever you want? No, neither should that be the solution, as it is difficult to do so while losing weight at the same time. And this is where you practice restraint. Progress can take the form of improvement from one day versus the next. This is useful. If you keep improving every day, you keep getting better. Consistency is also essential for building reliability. When leaders consistently deliver on their promises, team members and stakeholders can rely on them to follow through on commitments. This reliability is critical for building a strong reputation and can help the organization attract new customers and opportunities.Progress not perfection… you can’t be perfect everything… but you can gain progress on a daily basis. ” Court McGee