The Rule of the Third: How to Progress Faster by Letting Go of Perfection

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What Is The Rule Of The Thirds?

We all feel this way, one third of our lives, we are feeling great, one third of it, not so much content about how things are, and the rest of the time, we are OK with how things are turning out.

And that is the rule of the THIRDS.
Embrace this to move on, and remember, no feeling – good or bad, lasts forever.

How To Help Children Who Are Perfectionists? 

Tell your child they are loved because of who they are not because of who they can become. Encourage them to worry less and try better next time. Explain to them that excellence is a moving goal post and one must

a. Inculcate a growth mindset
b. Find out what intrinsically motivates them
c. Focus on becoming a lifelong learner
d. Understand that Best is the enemy of Good (enough)
e. Have high standards but within reason
f. Understand the power of “yet” instead of I can’t
g. And not be afraid of mistakes or failing

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