Can we really do it all?

The Myth of "Perfect": What Really Makes Things Stick We’ve all been there—reading the self-help books, trying the morning routines, saving every Instagram reel that promises to “fix” our days. We juggle being the ideal mom, the reliable employee, the present partner. We chase balance like it’s a destination, always just out of reach. But somewhere along the way—maybe in the middle of an exhausted cry in the laundry room or a quiet moment after bedtime—we start to see the truth: being perfect isn't the goal. So what makes the changes stick? It’s not the planner or the green smoothie. It’s the moment we give ourselves permission to be real. When we trade perfection for presence. When we redefine success as showing up, even imperfectly, and loving fiercely through the mess. The habits that last aren’t the ones rooted in shame or comparison—they’re born from compassion. They grow from small wins and honest self-reflection. Let’s stop striving to be the best version of someone else’s life—and start living well in our own.