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Do you cringe when you read someone else's story? Do you wince when you see a typo in someone else's work? Or are you holding yourself to a higher standard than you expect from others?

Perfectionism can be insidious. It creeps its way into our thoughts without us even noticing it. Perfectionism also leads to dissatisfaction and feelings of shame or guilt when we perceive ourselves as failing or feeling like an imposter when we experience a success.

I also used to wince when I saw a typo in something I posted online. Even now, if I notice a typo after I hit post here on tumblr, I'll edit the post in the hopes that the typo won't go far. But I also know that people will still understand what I mean to say, even if I messed up a word or two in the middle somewhere. Trusting my audience to understand me goes a long way to freeing myself from the shame of making a mistake.

I've also joked on here that "typos are just me adding enrichment to my readers' enclosure." I'm just memeing, but it's also an attitude that helps me worry less. Anyone who judges me for a typo isn't someone I'm going to enjoy spending time with and everyone else who might spot it is just getting a little bonus activity in with their read.

It can be really hard to love yourself, so start with finding compassion for yourself first. Forgive yourself the little mistakes. Be as understanding to yourself as a kind reader would be.

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