Show Up Imperfectly

Where are you trying too hard to get it right?

These last few months have given me a lot of practice in showing up imperfectly—in my work, my parenting, my relationships, my anti-racism work.

It’s uncomfortable AF. I’m someone who likes to get it right.

I’ve had no choice the last few months but to call things done when they don’t feel done. To do things halfway. To bag things altogether.

That feels hard. It also feels like freedom.

What if you committed now to being not-the-greatest employee? Parent? Co-conspirator? Would you really let everyone down? Or would you loosen your grip just enough that you could show up with your whole self?

Might you have even more to offer if you stopped trying so hard?

Take a moment to think about where you are trying to get it right. Imagine how it would feel to loosen your grip. Breathe into that feeling. Can you show up imperfectly?