Acknowledging that one is perfect as they are while also recognizing the potential for improvement can lead to a balanced approach to self-growth. Embracing both perspectives can prevent complacency and narcissism on one end and insecurity and overachieving perfectionism on the other. Striking a balance between self-acceptance and the pursuit of growth is crucial for mental well-being and personal development.
What do you do when trying to improve your life makes you feel worse? What if trying to be better comes across as ‘try-hard’? What if setting more goals is just your way of avoiding your own bullshit?
This is the topic of discussion in today’s episode, “The Self-Improvement Paradox”—or in other words, why sometimes trying to be better makes you feel worse. It turns out improving yourself is nuanced and complicated.
Who would have thought?
Check it out.