Comments on: The Pressure to be Perfect.

By: What could you do differently? — Melina Elisa

What could you do differently? — Melina Elisa — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:56:11 +0000

[…] such a broad question, and I can take this anyway I want, which I kinda like. I am nowhere close to perfect (no one actually is), and so in theory there are so many things I could do differently. Now in […]

By: we are so hard on ourselves. — Melina Elisa

we are so hard on ourselves. — Melina Elisa — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:12:55 +0000

[…] we could be borderline cruel to ourselves. Is it because we know ourselves best, and expect perfection? Or maybe is it because we know ourselves best, and so we know every single imperfection and flaw […]

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By: ivefoundwaldo

ivefoundwaldo — Wed, 17 May 2017 23:33:46 +0000

In reply to nickyashleigh. Thats exactly how I felt growing up! I felt like I wanted to be perfect so badly that it was hard to make mistakes and not feel shitty about myself! I hope you moved forward from that phase like I did. Thanks so much Nicky?? xxx

By: nickyashleigh

nickyashleigh — Wed, 17 May 2017 22:45:01 +0000

Especially when you grow up as the "perfect" child, it becomes really hard to make the much-needed mistakes that will eventually help you find yourself. I spent years beating myself up for not being instantly good at everything and worrying about what others thought I should or shouldn't be doing. All that did was delay my life. You are as perfect as you need to be so just be you!

By: ivefoundwaldo

ivefoundwaldo — Mon, 15 May 2017 21:50:02 +0000

In reply to Jho R. That's exactly how I felt! High school gave me this idea of who I should be and what I should look like. Once I graduated high school and didn't have the constant stream of judgmental comments I became much more comfortable with myself. Thanks so much for reading xxx

By: Jho R

Jho R — Mon, 15 May 2017 21:41:28 +0000

This is pretty much how I felt when I entered high school. I became "more aware" of my appearance and my personality. My attitude towards myself only changed upon graduating and spending more time in my own space. I learned to understand an appreciate myself a lot more. Great post. The Girl on the Tamarind Hill

By: ivefoundwaldo

ivefoundwaldo — Fri, 12 May 2017 19:05:00 +0000

In reply to Beccah. I completely agree! There is so much pressure to have a certain image, and it's impossible to reach. We just have to let go of the fact that we aren't perfect, and just try to be the best versions of ourselves possible . Thanks so much for reading doll xxx

By: Beccah

Beccah — Fri, 12 May 2017 18:53:38 +0000

Thanks for sharing this personal post. I think so many of us feel like we've failed because we don't live up to expectations put on us by school, family, friends, and most of all ourselves. It's definitely something I still struggle with. I do find it very hard to accept that I can't be perfect, but I am working towards being able to let that go and just do the best I can. Thanks again for sharing. Beccah xx thehonestolive.com

By: ivefoundwaldo

ivefoundwaldo — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:44:56 +0000

In reply to Melissa. I have finally learned to let go of what perfection, and I am realizing what true happiness is! People probably notice from my instagram pictures, but I am happy :) Thank you so much for all those kind words, it means a lot coming from a friend like you. I am so lucky to have a wonderful person like you in my life. Thank you so much for reading Melissa xxx