QUOTES ON PERFECTIONISM

“Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough – that we should try again.” – Julia Cameron

“The perfect is the enemy of the good.” – Voltaire

“Your imperfections are what make you perfectly unique.” – KiraKiraDoodles

“Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.” – Anne Wilson Schaef

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” – Marilyn Monroe

“Perfectionism is simply putting a stick in the spokes of progress.” – Rachel Wolchin

“Perfectionism is a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.” – Brené Brown

“Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.” – Harriet Braiker

“Perfectionism, self-doubt, and a lack of confidence are your enemies, not your friends.” – Paul Arden

“Embrace your imperfections. They are what make you unique and perfectly imperfect.” – Unknown

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life.” – Anne Lamott

“Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame. It’s a shield.” – Brené Brown

“Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it’s the thing that’s really preventing us from being seen and taking flight.” – Brene Brown LIP FILLER QUOTES

“Perfectionism is not a standard. It’s a disease.” – Richard St. John

“Perfectionism is an excuse for procrastination” – Gillian Zoe Segal

“Perfectionism is not about doing our best but about demanding perfection from ourselves and others.” – Julianne Moore

“Perfectionism is the enemy of action.” – Ryan Holiday

“Perfectionism is not a flaw, it’s a disease.” – Marya Hornbacher

“Perfectionism is not healthy or motivating. It’s a form of self-abuse.” – Karen Ravn

“Perfectionism is a disease that robs us of our joy.” – Brene Brown

“Perfection is not the same as excellence. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it’s a shield that is designed to protect us from our exposure to others’ criticism, our own self-judgment or both.” – Brene Brown

“Perfectionism is not a talent. It’s a burden.” – Brene Brown

“Perfectionism is not just about striving for excellence, it can also be an excuse for habitual procrastination and an inability to take risks and innovate.” – Margie Warrell

“Perfectionism is a fancy word for fear.” – Oprah Winfrey