Releasing Perfectionism & Defining Your Unique Flow
Create a Flow That Fuels You Parts: 1 & 2
Releasing Perfectionism
Have you ever felt like you’re searching for the perfect method, convinced that someone else holds the secret to your success? Or using an outdated system that just can't give you the problem solving flexibility you need. I used to feel the same way, constantly searching for the “right” system.
Over time, though, I realized that some one else's absolutes and rigid processes only some of the time worked. I needed an evolving, dynamic leaning in to the true nature of creative solutions—where I could cultivate a life successfully on my own terms!
Success is not about perfection; it’s about progression. Consistent small steps lead to remarkable outcomes. - Simon Sinek
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Reflect on one area in your life where perfectionism might be holding you back.
Write it down as if you were explaining it to your BFF—be totally vulnerable and try not to be judgmental. Ask yourself:
How important is perfection in this instance or circumstance?
Identify a small action you can take today that prioritizes progress over perfection. Can you call on your team to help problem-solve?
Can you admit you have too much on your plate and ask for support?
Could you take a few minutes to prioritize tasks by importance and effectiveness so your time is best spent managing all the hats you’re wearing right now?
Or maybe you just need five minutes to clear your head.
Utilize this FREE ThrivRESOURCE to support you in this exercise.
(It also can be used in later exercises this week!)
Defining Your Unique Flow
The truth is, we don’t need a one-size-fits-all solution. What we need is something flexible—a process that can flow with the transitions and seasons of our lives and businesses. Building your own process isn’t about following someone else’s blueprint; it’s about creating something that truly works for you.
"The path to success is to take massive, determined action—your own action, not someone else’s path." — Tony Robbins
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Think about the things you need in a process to feel truly supported and energized.
What would make your current setup feel more aligned with your goals and flow?
Let’s take a look at how you might refine your approach to fit both structured and creative sides of your needs.
If we keep trying to fit into systems that don’t align with our needs, we risk stalling our progress, feeling stuck in a version of success that doesn’t serve us and falling victim to burnout.
The ThrivFOCUS tool was born from my struggle to find a balance between structure and freedom. Early on, I tried strict routines and countless planners, hoping they would provide the productivity boost I needed. But I quickly realized that while strict schedules might work for some, they left me feeling confined and wasting unused pages in pretty expensive planners. Stifling my creativity rather than fueling it. On the other hand, entirely free-form approaches, with no plan or structure, often left me overwhelmed and scattered, unsure where to focus my energy.
I knew I needed a middle ground—something that allowed enough structure to keep me moving forward but still flexible enough to adapt when inspiration struck. And so, the ThrivFOCUS tool began to take shape: a “loose framework” that held the essentials but left room for creativity, experimentation, and even pivots when life shifted.
Through years of trial and tweaking, I developed a tool that offered a flexible balance, creating essential structure while allowing space for ideas to grow and evolve support by foundational elements. This balance keeps me energized and focused without making me feel boxed in or scattered. ThrivFOCUS became a tool that not only supports my goals but also empowers my creativity, helping me move forward with purpose and flexibility.
Now, I not only have a productivity tool but as a trusted guide, reminding me that success is about finding the flow that works for me—one that balances structure and spontaneity, focus and freedom.
How can your flow be adapted to fit your personality and your schedule?
Stay tuned! We will be releasing parts 3, 4 & 5 later this week!