My Very Own "Oops"

I was working on a very fun project yesterday on the computer (our Less Drama Girlfriends slideshow) and I hit the wrong button unknowingly and did it probably more than once.  I lost over 3 hours of work.  Ugh - not so fun - so maddening! 

I must admit that I hate when I make mistakes like that.  Actually, I'm not a big fan of making mistakes at all but I know it's part of life.  I should go back and read that archived Truth or Dare on the perfect girl.  For those of you who need to join me in reading it again (and for those who just joined us):

http://tiny.cc/perfectgirl

I should be more grace-filled with myself when mistakes happen.  I speak about the importance of growing and that making mistakes is part of that process all the time.  I must be a slow learner =)  So for my sake, please indulge my contemplations on making mistakes:

1)  If I make a mistake, it means I'm moving forward.
2) If I make a mistake, it means I'm taking risks.
3) If I make a mistake and I learn from it, it means I'm on the right path.
4) If I make a mistake, it means I'm human.

Carol Dweck, a researcher at Stanford (that means she's smart) says this:

"People who believe in the power of talent tend not to fulfill their potential because they're so concerned with looking smart and not making mistakes. But people who believe that talent can be developed are the ones who really push, stretch, confront their own mistakes and learn from them."

I have some of my very own "oops" stories to share with you some day soon but I've run out of time for today.  For now, I'll just remind myself that I'm all about growing.

I dare you to be shower yourself with grace the next time you make an "oops"!

Moving Forward,
Cindy

Move over "perfect girl"!

Have you encountered your inner perfect girl lately?  Is she getting in the way of your success?  I'm wondering if "perfect girl" is a case of nature vs. nurture.  Were we born with her or is she just one of those "friends" we've brought along with us from the "old neighborhood"?

I want you to read this blog entry from Back In Skinny Jeans.  I think it speaks to us all:

http://www.backinskinnyjeans.com/2009/04/best-of-bisj-8-ways-perfect-girl-can-hold-you-back.html

Where do you need to tell "perfect girl" to get out of your way?  I dare you to tell her to move over or move out today.  Who is your true self?

I dare you to take 15 minutes sometime this week (preferably in the next day or two) to write a paragraph on your true self.  Describe who you are today...Who are you becoming? What are you about? What do you value?  What do you want to accomplish? What's important to you?  15 minutes - that's all you need.  Take the first 5 minutes to settle in quietly and then reacquaint your self to your TRUE self.

Self meet True Self.

Cindy