PROGRESS

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“Remember how far you’ve come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.”

Progress not perfection is todays #MondayMantra over on the Facebook Page. Mark Twain once said, “Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” I’ve never been much of a perfectionist but a few of my friends have expressed to me their struggle. Even the fashionable Carly Cristman mentions this on her blog from time to time, but it doesn’t stop her from being a #girlboss.

To see a change you have to make a change, even if that means doing something small. When people come to me with concerns of not knowing how to start a project I help them break down exactly what they can do to start [like it’s my job]. Don’t stand in the way of your own success, I know it sounds like I’m throwing a bajillion Pinterest quotes at you, and you’re in front of the screen dodging them right left and center [*hang in there cat poster] but it’s true.

One of the best things you can do to avoid the perfectionist slump of;

  1. Not feeling like your work or content is ever good enough
  2. Feeling so overwhelmed that you do nothing

Is to tell yourself that you will get better along the way. I talk about this in my How to Build a Profitable Blog course, plan, revise, post. Start with a plan, even if you don’t think it’s a good one, revise it and then put it out there! Imagine what brilliant inventions and processes would not be in existence today if someone didn’t take that leap.

I hope you tackle your big goals and dreams this year! I know I am! While it can be scary it’s always worth it knowing that you did your best to succeed. Mistakes are natural, but don’t let the fear of making them stop you.

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  7. Liking your soothing camel and nude tones hon. Progress, that’s a tough one for me at the moment. IN Whitney Houston’s, One Moment in Time, she sings this bit that goes- I’ve laid the plans, now lay the chance, here in my hands- that’s me at the moment, waiting for my break but not just waiting and doing Eff all, I’ve feel I’ve done what I can, and continue to do what I can for that opportunity….tsigh..have a good week hon ( :

    • Thanks so much lovely! I’ve been loving pastels and nude lately. I agree progress gets tough and we get discouraged from time to time. My mom loves that song, that’s where some of us get stuck just waiting for our moment and trying to be all we can be. Thanks for the inspo girl! Loved your last outfit too that red dress is bomb!

  8. Hi SC babe! I have definitely felt like I’ve run out of ideas or just hit the publish button even though I didn’t like a post, only because I was trying to stick to a schedule. I also need to think quality over quantity! Love this post and great quote at the top. <3

    • Thank you so,so much Jalisa! I’m so glad we’ve kept in touch over the years 🙂 you are an inspiration, here’s to a new week with new opportunities! 🙂

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