I didn’t think I would be here to celebrate new year. It was definitely not my plan. Which means I have survived another year I thought I couldn’t. I’m really grateful for your words.
I have realised this year more than any other; that it is actually healthier for me to be imperfect rather than strive for perfectionism all the time! So that’s what I am trying to practice now ‘being imperfect’ and accepting that being imperfect is more than enough! x
With the appropriate amount of "fire & crackle", KUDOS Bryony - I was uplifted by your "rhetorical spunk" ! Substack's been trying to reel me in...NOW THEY HAVE.
Glorious and much needed. Thank you. How did you come to realise that you were lovely regardless of achievements and could you bottle it and send me some please? X
It’s very often a trait in people who struggle with anxiety/depression that they are perfectionists... always trying to achieve perfection and, of course, failing as we all do. But it’s not failure... perfection is an unrealistic goal...There’s always more to do. Being happy and healthy is most important of all!
I love that! In 2023 I was going from one burnout to another and had enough of this emotional rollercoaster. This year I just want to simply be without any pressure, constantly striving for greatness/perfection. I expect nothing and am planning to express everything as it is. Without agenda or judgment.
I didn’t think I would be here to celebrate new year. It was definitely not my plan. Which means I have survived another year I thought I couldn’t. I’m really grateful for your words.
I have realised this year more than any other; that it is actually healthier for me to be imperfect rather than strive for perfectionism all the time! So that’s what I am trying to practice now ‘being imperfect’ and accepting that being imperfect is more than enough! x
That’s going to be my mantra for 2024!
‘Remember when all of this seemed impossible’
Happy New Year ✨
Best end of year piece and I’ll be recommending this to EVERYONE
With the appropriate amount of "fire & crackle", KUDOS Bryony - I was uplifted by your "rhetorical spunk" ! Substack's been trying to reel me in...NOW THEY HAVE.
Glorious and much needed. Thank you. How did you come to realise that you were lovely regardless of achievements and could you bottle it and send me some please? X
Words from my mouth! Rant on sister!
Thank you for this. I’ve had an awful year, and I needed some perspective.
This is just what people need to hear Bryony!
It’s very often a trait in people who struggle with anxiety/depression that they are perfectionists... always trying to achieve perfection and, of course, failing as we all do. But it’s not failure... perfection is an unrealistic goal...There’s always more to do. Being happy and healthy is most important of all!
This is just the biggest NYE treat - to discover that Bryony Gordon is here on Substack
I love that! In 2023 I was going from one burnout to another and had enough of this emotional rollercoaster. This year I just want to simply be without any pressure, constantly striving for greatness/perfection. I expect nothing and am planning to express everything as it is. Without agenda or judgment.
Great piece thank you.
I enjoyed this simple message wrapped up in lovely soothing words. Remember when this felt impossible. I must.