"Embracing our imperfections"

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Going with what we see today in our daily lives,we are all confronted and bombarded with all sorts of messages telling us that we need to be perfect in all ramifications. Social media show's us people who seem to be flawless, achievers without efforts and picture perfect families.

But we are not getting it right,the truth is that nobody is perfect. We have to come to that understanding that nobody is perfect,we are all imperfect, quirky and humans. Most times,the pressure to be perfect may seem overwhelming which often leads to feeling of inadequate, anxiety and burnout. This is because we try to compare ourselves to others feeling like we really don't measure up to standard so we strive for an unattainable goals thereby sacrificing our well-being and happiness in the process.

Now,my question is, what if we were to let go of this need for perfection,and again what if we are to embrace our imperfections instead of trying to hide and fix them. I believe it might just interest us to know that these our imperfections are what really makes us unique and beautiful in our own ways.

When we embrace our imperfections, there are some benefits that comes with which I will be stating below 👇

▶️If we embrace our imperfections,it helps to reduce stress and anxiety as we let go of unrealistic expectations.

▶️By embracing our imperfections,it helps us to increase our self acceptance and self compassion by loving ourselves just the way we are.
▶️ It also helps us to develop a more authentic and meaningful connection with others by being vulnerable and imperfect.

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So in own opinion,I would suggest that we make a conscious effort to celebrate our imperfections as we acknowledge that it's okay to make mistakes and to have flaws also. And by doing so, we will be creating a more compassionate, accepting and loving environment, where the beauty of imperfections and uniqueness of every individual is valued.

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