Progress Over Perfection

Breathe to ease stress, let go of perfection, and reflect on your progress.

Author

Jody Elliott
October 05, 2024

Welcome back! You know the drill—simple practices and insights for building focus, resilience, and clarity. Ready to jump in?

breathe

The 4-7-8 Breath

This simple breathing technique can calm your nervous system and ease stress. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, then exhale for 8. Repeat this for four cycles. Use it whenever stress creeps in or to help you sleep at night.

Small shifts in breath can create big changes in your state of mind.

align

This week, focus on letting go of the need to be perfect. Whether it’s at work, in personal projects, or in your relationships, notice where perfectionism is holding you back. Shift your focus toward progress over perfection, and watch how things start to flow more easily.

By aligning with growth rather than flawlessness, we free ourselves to move forward.

reflect

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“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”

Ram Dass

Ask yourself:

• What noise (internal or external) is clouding my thoughts right now?
• How can I create more space for stillness and clarity?
• What insights might come if I allow myself to simply listen?

Thanks for being here! If these insights resonate with you, share them with someone who might need it. Until next time, keep striving for progress, not perfection.