I'm terrible at giving myself grace. I'm a perfectionist, and I have unrealistic expectations for myself at times. I can remember simple errors I made. So often, we let perfection dominate our lives without even realizing it. And I hope you'll consider doing that, too.
Realize that being burnt out doesn't mean that you're not good at what you do. I want to do my best in everything. The trouble starts when we overwork ourselves. That's OK.
Taking a break. Most of all, I hope you prioritize your mental health. Take care of yourself. Be gentle with yourself.
No one is asking you to be perfect. We're all messy humans with strengths and weaknesses. Embrace yours, even when it isn't perfect. When you make mistakes, take responsibility and learn from them. Remember that this isn't the first or the last mistake that you've made. Give in to grace. Something might be a huge issue for me, other people probably won't notice or care.
Write it on your heart that whatever you do today is enough. It is easy to emphasize what we've yet to do instead of what we've already done. Yes, there is always room for growth and improvement. Maybe you made your bed. Maybe you made it to work on time. Those things might not seem big, but they're still victories.
If you messed up today, you can try again tomorrow. If you succeeded today, you can try again tomorrow. You have to keep moving on into the rest of your story or you'll miss the train to bigger things than this. Start in your worry or your fear or your joy. Start wherever you are and keep going. Start with grace.
A. Your story isn't finished just yet.
B. That is meant much of our struggle is internal.
C. Then I've realized I need a little bit more rest.
D. You are supposed to aim high and work for it.
E. But there is room to celebrate the little victories.
F. I've decided to change that and give myself grace.
G. Remember that you can be perfect through your efforts.
