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The downside of perfect and what to do differently

April 6, 2018 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

Perfect

Her kid’s parties were amazing.  Each year I was blown away by the attention she gave to every detail.  From the themed invites, matching lolly bags, colour coordinated decorations, to the gourmet catering and decadent cake it, all seemed so perfect. “I don’t know how you do it,” I exclaimed taking another bite from a home-made […]

Filed Under: Less can be More, Purpose and Meaning, What matters most Tagged With: life, perfect, perfectionism, self worth

How a mishap became my perfect moment in disguise

April 10, 2015 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

Yoga

I am not someone who likes to break routine and I particularly like to maintain a strong mealtime routine for our family. However, keeping up my regular yoga practice can be tricky over the school holidays so I decided to give a 6pm class a go. I worked out a contingency plan.  Sending hubby a happy […]

Filed Under: Growth and Learning, Outside your Comfort Zone Tagged With: curiosity, now, perfect, perfectionism, yoga

When perfect is the enemy of done….

October 16, 2014 By Karen Main 2 Comments

Ducks in a Row

P is for perfection The enemy of done The endless obsession Keeping us on the run We must tidy this We have to fix that We cannot deliver Until it is perfect We continue to edit To polish and preen Until it is perfecto It cannot be seen No publish just yet No goods able […]

Filed Under: Poetic Words Tagged With: perfect, perfectionism, poem

Why perfect will never arrive on a white gleaming horse.

November 13, 2013 By Karen Main 3 Comments

Perfect

Kids in bed, dishes done, bins out, PJs and slippers on, I was ready. The Grand Final of X factor.  One of the reality shows I thoroughly enjoy. It was the Grand Final, the last few amazingly talented singers and musicians.  They were performing 3 songs each and then the voting was over to us, […]

Filed Under: Outside your Comfort Zone, Time to reflect Tagged With: perfect, perfectionism, reflection

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Meet Karen

Karen Main is a Life Leadership Coach for people who are ready to make a change in their lives.
Through her coaching, workshops and speaking gigs she’s here to help you design a life you love — while making it all feel like a celebration.
And when she’s not working, you can find her indulging in a long walk with the dog, laughing with her kids or at her favourite yoga class Read More…

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