Give Yourself Permission To Be Human

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“To err is human.” –Alexander Pope

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“If you’re reading this, you’re almost certainly a human being. Every person you know is also a human being. That means you and everyone around you will make mistakes on a regular basis. It’s in our nature. Humans make mistakes. That’s just a fact of life, and no amount of striving to be perfect will change that fact.” ~ Chris Loper

I couldn’t have said it better! We’re all human. It’s a simple fact, yet one we often struggle to accept. We chase perfection, beat ourselves up over mistakes, and fear failure. Meanwhile, the key to happiness and success lies in the simple ability to embrace our imperfections.

Giving yourself permission to be human is about understanding that mistakes, struggles, and failures are not roadblocks, but stepping stones.

It’s about accepting that growth is messy, and learning happens through missteps as much as mastery.

Here’s what permission to be human looks like:

1. Permission to be Imperfect: Perfectionism is a trap. It paralyzes us, preventing us from taking risks and trying new things. Enjoy the journey, celebrate small wins, and learn from setbacks. Even the most successful people stumble along the way.

2. Permission to Make Mistakes: Mistakes are inevitable, and often our best teachers. Forgive yourself, analyze what went wrong, and use it as an opportunity to improve. Don’t let fear of mistakes hold you back from trying.

3. Permission to Fail: Failure is not an ending, but a chance to learn and grow. Reframe failures as “miss-takes” and opportunities for re-takes. Even Michael Jordan missed thousands of shots before becoming a legend.

4. Permission to Feel: Suppressing emotions hurts. Allow yourself to feel joy, sadness, anger, and everything in between. Acknowledge your feelings, understand them, and express them healthily.

5. Permission to be a Beginner: Every new skill starts with beginner steps. Embrace the learning process, don’t compare yourself to experts, and celebrate your progress, no matter how small.

6. Permission to Ask for Help: We are not meant to go it alone. Seek help from friends, mentors, or professionals when needed. Remember, asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

7. Permission to Use Strategies: Don’t reinvent the wheel! Use tools, techniques, and strategies proven to help others succeed. From planners to productivity apps, embrace what empowers you.

8. Permission to Give Others Permission: Judging others creates a ripple effect, ultimately impacting how we treat ourselves. Be compassionate, understanding, and forgiving of others’ mistakes, just as you are with yourself.

In case you don’t know, perfection is an illusion. Let us embrace our humanness, flaws and all. When we do this, we unlock true potential, build resilience, and create a more fulfilling life. Give yourself permission to stumble, learn, and grow. You’re perfectly human, and that’s perfectly okay.