Are you a perfectionist?
Perfectionism tells us that if something isn’t done perfectly, then it isn’t worth doing.
If we miss one workout, we’ve ruined our streak. If we eat something we didn’t intend to, well then we may as well finish the packet and start fresh tomorrow.
Working on your perfectionism – not your willpower, organisation skills or nutrition knowledge – is perhaps the biggest and most powerful thing you can do for your health.
So, can I challenge you to embrace ‘healthy enough’ eating and exercise?
Here’s what that looks like when it comes to health:
- Going for an enjoyable 30-minute walk instead of a 1hr HIIT workout (that you hate and struggle to do consistently)
- Eating a sandwich for lunch instead of a carb-free sad salad (because some carbs will probably help you feel comfortably full)
- Not beating yourself up when you eat dessert or more than you planned. You don’t have to eat perfectly to be healthy.
- Going to your bedroom at night 20 minutes earlier, even if you don’t fall asleep earlier.
The pressure to be perfect can make consistency too hard to achieve. Taking imperfect action can help us get momentum and keep us healthy.
Because you really don’t have to eat perfectly in order to be healthy. Imperfect action is better than no action!
Want more help to make this happen? Book in for a complimentary phone consult with Rachel today and together you can figure out the best action for you.
