This weeks edition of Hood Health 101 tackles the unrealistic notions of perfection and its impact on your well being.


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Along the line in life, many of us have been privy to the all too common notion that perfection is directly linked to our success. Well folks, it’s a lie! I know that for some of you this may be hard to hear however, it is what it is. The notion of perfection actuality keeps you chasing the idea of perfection. This circular type of thinking makes you the hamster on the wheel, so to speak. You exert maximum effort and literally get nowhere. This is the most unproductive stance that a person can take.

Downsides To Perfection:

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  • It creates additional stress trying to keep up with the idea of what makes the project you’re working on perfect.
  • It creates more work due to the constant changes as you pursue perfection.
  • It is very time consuming and mentally daunting.

You may be looking at the above bullets and thinking that it’s only a few downsides and that’s nothing. Some of you will look at those same bullets and think about how much time and energy you have spent on fruitless endeavors due to the pursuit of perfection. Let me offer a solution to the perfection paradox. Live in the PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE. Living your life in the pursuit of excellence is a dedication to giving 100% to everything that you do. Just imagine what your life would be like if you gave 100% to EVERYTHING that you do. Can you visualize the difference? Can you grasp the impact that such a mentality will have on your life?

Benefits To The Pursuit Of Excellence:

  • It reduces stress because you are spending less time trying to chase perfection. More time is invested in doing the best that you can, with what you have, and where you are.
  • Individuals see how dedicated you are to simply giving 100%. We are all smart enough to know that nobody is perfect. We just want to see that person who is willing to give it their all. You never know the types of doors that this will open.
  • It shows your dedication to being the best at what you do. It becomes a testament to the pride you have for your craft.
  • It dictates that you become more productive in the manner that you handle your tasks. It creates an environment that supports you slowing down to ensure that each task is given the attention and respect that it deserves.

There are so many benefits to pursuing excellence, but for the sake of time, I kept it short. I will however issue my readers a challenge. I challenge you to take on this perspective for 2 weeks. For 2 weeks, I want you to give every task or endeavor the excellence and degree of respect that it deserves. If your ability to give a task 100% has been compromised, then step away, regroup, and come back to it when you are capable of giving it all that you have. It is so important to have integrity in every task. I will always choose excellence in execution compared to perfectionism any day. Don’t forget to drop back by and let me know how your 2 weeks went! Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter @NakeashaJ and on Instagram @Melanated_Beauty.

-Nakeasha Johnson (@NakeashaJ)