"6. Have human standards.
I often mention that one of the best
ways to stop being a perfectionist and to be happier is to set human standards
yourself. Instead of inhuman standards that no-one can live up to really.
This is a good tip for finding more
happiness with other people too.
Having perfectionistic standards for
your partner, friend or co-worker can lead to a lot of conflicts that could
have been prevented. It can even over time lead to the end of a relationship.
People will stumble and make
mistakes. They will not always have a good day or perform at their absolute
best. They will have flaws.
Sure, some things may need to change
in the other person for you to keep being in the relationship. And some
missteps could of course lead to the end of the two of you.
But many things that are smaller
than that and that can cause irritation or arguments pretty much every week can
be greatly reduced with everyone in your life simply by having human standards
both for yourself and for others.
And over time, it can make a big
difference in how relaxed, open and happy a relationship can be."
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