I'm trying to obliterate the word 'perfect' from my vocabulary. It's just too hard to live up to -- for me or for anyone or anything else.
Now, depending on the situation, I substitute 'reasonable' or 'manageable' or 'excellent' or 'good enough.'
You'd be surprised, though, how often that word 'perfect' slips out of your mouth. Try being aware of it for just one afternoon. And then see if by substituting a different word might be more accurate in its meaning, but may also take a bit of pressure off yourself. You can strive for personal excellence. But striving for perfection just wears you out too much and can make you feel like you just never reach your goal.
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