By: Sarah Hindle
In my previous (music) career, I spent many years focussing on error; of technique, resonance, intonation or phrasing. Continue reading “How to Be Okay With Not Being Perfect”
How to Be Okay With Not Being Perfect
Why Perfectionism is Not Really Perfect
By: Jennifer Chu
Perfectionism is an interesting idea. Many consider this term a compliment, some pride themselves of being a perfectionist, whilst some would even say that they wish they are a bit more of a perfectionist. Continue reading “Why Perfectionism is Not Really Perfect”
Workplace Stress and Perfectionism – Insights from Psychology
By: Michelle Dean
The workplace can often be a challenging place, full of deadlines and unspoken demands and expectations. Continue reading “Workplace Stress and Perfectionism – Insights from Psychology”
Perfectionism – Stealing Children’s Confidence and Responsibility?
By: Robert Garrett
I can be quite ‘particular’; others call it perfectionism. Regardless of what you call it, this sometimes obsessive tendency for things to be ‘just so’ can undermine our goal to build confidence and responsibility into our kids. Continue reading “Perfectionism – Stealing Children’s Confidence and Responsibility?”
The Truth About Perfectionism
By: yesHeis
The very thing that makes writing this article difficult is exactly what we need to talk about… Perfectionism. It’s time to fight the desire to have our lives perfect before sharing Jesus. No one is perfect, so let’s not let it cripple us.
Continue reading “The Truth About Perfectionism”
To the Parent Without the Right Answers
By: Jennie Scott
Tears streamed down my child’s face, the frustration apparent.
The frustration was clear, but the real issue wasn’t. I couldn’t get to the root of the matter. Was it exhaustion? A misunderstanding? Did something happen at school? What was really going on?
I never figured it out. My questioning and probing did no good with the child sprawled across my bed, so I couldn’t make sense of it.
Which basically summarises being a parent. Continue reading “To the Parent Without the Right Answers”
Take a Moment Monday: Imperfect Progress
By: Elaine Fraser
There is a beautiful thing called Imperfect Progress. It comes when we take slow steps of progress wrapped in grace. – Lysa TerKeurst Continue reading “Take a Moment Monday: Imperfect Progress”
We’re All Just Making It Up As We Go Along (Even This ‘Parenting Expert’)
By: Dr Justin Coulson | Happy Families
Have you read The Barefoot Investor? It was the number 1 non-fiction book in Australia last year – all about finance. In his introduction to the book Scott Pape, the author, describes the day his family lost their Victorian bushland home to a fire. As they surveyed the damage, he said his first thought was: “I’ve got this.” He knew that despite the drama, he had his financial security sorted and could get his family through. Continue reading “We’re All Just Making It Up As We Go Along (Even This ‘Parenting Expert’)”
You’re Doing so Much Better than You Think You Are
By: Jennie Scott
If one of the spiritual gifts is having a pity party, then the Holy Spirit blessed me immensely.
But for real. Continue reading “You’re Doing so Much Better than You Think You Are”
How to Scroll Through Instagram Without Hating Yourself
By: Jennie Scott
Goodness, I wanted to be like her.
I somehow started following her through Instagram, that wonderful and terrible social media app that lets us peer into the lives of people we don’t even know. She is a lifestyle and fitness guru, one of those people who is gorgeous and seems to turn everything she touches to gold. Continue reading “How to Scroll Through Instagram Without Hating Yourself”