Happy International Womens Day!!
Did you know that women are more likely to be perfectionists than men?
This means that women striving for perfection are likely to not ask for a raise, apply for that job or speak up against injustices and uncomfortable situations unless they are 100% sure of the outcome.
Risk taking is an integral and important part to success so what does this mean for women who constantly strive for perfection?
“ Research confirms that the most successful people in any given field are less likely to be perfectionistic, because the anxiety about making mistakes gets in your way,” he continued. ”
As you can guess, striving for perfection can, and often, results in women not making any steps to their goals, thus not fulfilling them.
Research has shown that perfectionism often leads to self-defeating thoughts and behaviors (overthinking, analysis-paralysis) which actually negatively affect ones ability to achieve and plan out their goals and thoughts.
As a woman, I can attest that I have chosen perfection over bravery and courage. It is not something I am proud of but it is true.
I have also chosen to be brave and I know for a fact that great things will come to you if you go out there and attract them through hard work instead of over-analyzing situations!
It can be so easy to tell yourself that all the overthinking will be useful in the end and you are just being "cautious". I say throw caution to the wind!
In honor of International Womens Day, I pledge to work harder each and every day on getting out of my own head and my own way, and JUST DO IT! Who is with me? Let's chase our dreams relentlessly!
I watched this amazing TedX Talk which really inspired me. I hope it does the same for you and encourages you to step out of your comfort zone a little.
Love and light always,
Faridah xxx
Description: We're raising our girls to be perfect, and we're raising our boys to be brave, says Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code. Saujani has taken up the charge to socialize young girls to take risks and learn to program — two skills they need to move society forward. To truly innovate, we cannot leave behind half of our population, she says. "I need each of you to tell every young woman you know to be comfortable with imperfection."