Embrace Imperfection

At some point in my journey to become a licensed Zumba® instructor, I refused to post video clips of us messing up because I was obsessed with looking perfect.

One day, I decided to stop that nonsense and stop practicing a routine like crazy before teaching it because I didn’t want to look stupid in the video later. I learned that it was okay for others to see my development process, with all its missteps, wrong turns, and awkward movements.

What if you decided to step away from your obsession with being perfect? What if the fear of making a mistake or looking stupid no longer mattered?

Girl, stop putting all that pressure on yourself and use these simple tips to embrace imperfection instead.  

👍STOP JUDGING

You can now stop analyzing other people and looking for what’s wrong with their faces, bodies, or life choices. Refocus your attitude so you stop seeing a difference as a flaw and instead see it as something that makes that person unique.

If you let go of the urge to criticize others, you’ll notice a flow-on effect on how you see yourself.

👍ACCEPT YOUR IMPERFECTION

Wanting to be the best version of yourself isn’t the same as being a perfectionist. A perfectionist is never happy with who they are, how they look, or how they’re doing, and being your best means working hard, trying, and not giving up. But it doesn’t mean you blame yourself when things aren’t perfect, and don’t take failure personally.

👍ENJOY THE PROCESS

Perfectionists tend to trip over every little detail and allow imperfections to spoil their lives. When you embrace imperfection as a natural part of life, it frees you up to enjoy the ride.

Obstacles become challenges that make life more enjoyable. Slow down and notice all the good things in your life.

👍ADOPT A NEW MINDSET

Once you make peace with imperfection, you can be a lot more objective about life. Your perspectives change, and what once seemed overwhelmingly important suddenly doesn’t matter so much. All experiences become just another aspect of a life lived richly, that builds the person you are continually becoming.

When you join us for class,  it’s a judgment-free zone that embraces imperfection. We won’t stare, snicker, or joke about you. We’ll hype you up because you deserve to hear how great it is to see you moving your body with joy, energy, and confidence.RIO