In this podcast episode, hosted by Sheila Kimani, mindset and confidence coach, we explore the need for perfection and how it can hold us back from experiencing creativity, joy, and fulfillment in our lives and we also dive into the benefits of practicing mindfulness and self-compassion, and how they can help us let go of perfection and embrace progress. Here are some takeaways. The need for perfection is often rooted in fear of failure, judgment, and not being good enough. Failure is not the opposite of success, but rather a part of it. Mindfulness can help us shift our focus from perfection to progress by bringing our attention fully to the present moment. Practicing self-compassion is a powerful tool that can help us overcome the need for perfection and embrace a more positive and growth-oriented mindset. By acknowledging our fears and working to overcome them, we can learn to embrace failure as a learning opportunity, stay true to ourselves in the face of judgment, and recognize our own worth and potential. By letting go of the need for perfection and simply enjoying the process of what we're doing, we can experience greater creativity, joy, and fulfillment in our lives. Mindfulness has numerous benefits, such as reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and increasing resilience. Episode on The 4 ways to confidently say NO without people pleasing For questions and feedback, reach out to me on Instagram or  📧 email me [email protected]. If you're enjoying this podcast, i would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to leave a review on your preferred platform. This helps in reaching a wider audience and bring more quality content to you.  Also, if you haven't already, please consider subscribing to the People pleasing unplugged podcast so you never miss an episode. And if you know someone who might enjoy our content, please share it with them!  Thank you for your support 😊. Remember to live your best life and be kind to yourself along the way. Until next time!