About Me

Welcome to The Happy Imperfectionist! 

My name is Beth, and I have spent my thirty-plus years in this world being a perfectionist. Quite frankly, I am exhausted. Seeing the world through the eyes of a perfectionist is tiring, boring, and stressful. One of my favorite quotes is from Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic:  "...perfectionism is just fear in fancy shoes and a mink coat, pretending to be elegant when actually it's just terrified." 

I realized that I did not want to be afraid of imperfection anymore, and so it occurred to me...what if I try living my life as an imperfectionist? 

What is an imperfectionist? An imperfectionist is someone who feels free to try new things, accepts who they are, and finds joy in who they are, what they do, and where they are. There is no standard of perfection to the imperfectionist because everything is beautiful (or at the very least, interesting) just how it is. For all of these reasons, the imperfectionist is happy. 

Is it even possible for a perfectionist to transform into an imperfectionist? Maybe. Maybe not. But that doesn't mean that this can't be my new standard for myself. Instead of aiming for perfection, what if I aim to be happy with imperfection? After all, doesn't it sound like a lot more fun to be a happy imperfectionist than an unhappy perfectionist? I think so. I actually think a "happy perfectionist" is a classic oxymoron. 

So, this blog is about being an imperfectionist...or my attempt in trying to be one, anyway. This is my imperfect story as I try to accept and embrace imperfection.  Imperfection can actually be quite beautiful. Imperfection can also be hilarious. If nothing else, imperfection makes something or someone incredibly special. I hope to share funny and heartfelt experiences about the imperfection in my life (and believe me, there is plenty of it) as well as tips and tricks that I learn to help me let go of the idea of imperfection. I want to carve out more time for the things that I love like books, writing, coffee, wine, yoga, day trips, coffee, wine, hiking, sunrises, photography (did I mention coffee and wine?). It is my goal to take life less seriously, live life more curiously and freely, and most importantly, be happy. After all, it is more fun to be a happy imperfectionist than an unhappy perfectionist.

Yes, it is time to be imperfectly happy.

Imperfectly,

Beth


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