You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Amazing

Autumn has a way of reminding us that change can be beautiful and is a necessary part of regrowing.  The trees don’t cling to their leaves out of fear of letting go, they release them gracefully, trusting that something new will grow again in time.

As we move through the season on Autumn where I am, I am always inspired by the beauty of this time of year - the stunning multitude of colours (reds, oranges, greens, yellows) that flood the countryside, even after all these years still manage to catch my breath by how incredible it looks.   On a bright day I find myself drawn back outside, the vision both inspiring and calming for me.   

It can feel like everything is winding down, but at the same time just because the year's end is approaching it doesn't have to feel like an ending.   So often we can feel at this time of year that is is a winding up time, not a starting time - but that doesn't have to be the case and maybe some of the dreams you had back in January that haven’t unfolded quite as you hoped this could be the perfect time to pick them back up and launch again taking action. 

It’s tempting to think “I’ll start again in the new year.”   But here’s the truth, that's just procrastination, you don’t have to wait for a calendar date to shift your energy and achieve your dreams - the best time is to always take action is now and Autumn can be a perfect time for a Reset and Restart.  

Perfection Isn’t the Goal - Progress Is....

As mature women we can so often hold ourselves back from making changes because we’re waiting until we:

• “have it all together”
• "we feel confident enough"
• "everything is lined up neatly"
• "we’re sure we can do it perfectly"

But life doesn’t wait for perfection, it rewards action and momentum. Every small imperfect step forward builds the confidence and clarity we need, rather than waiting for that perfect time before we actually start.

I’ve learned this the hard way. The moments I grew most weren’t the times when everything looked tidy, they were the times I tried something new, stumbled a little, and kept going anyway - learning and adapting as I went.  

That’s where the magic lives: not in getting it perfect, but in daring to start, to learn and to keep going.  

Autumn Energy: Letting Go and Beginning Again

There’s something powerful about November and this end of the year, no matter what hemisphere you are in it can still invite reflection and a quiet strength, but with that comes a nudge to turn inward and re-align.

It’s a time to ask yourself:

• What am I still holding onto that no longer fits my dream life?

• What can I release to make space for something better?

• What new beginnings could I nurture now before the year ends?

November isn’t about endings - it’s a transition.  It's a perfect time to shift your focus, re-energise your goals, and commit to yourself again, without waiting for January resolutions. 

Keep Going

I feel that this quote sums it up perfectly - 

“you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing”

Striving for that perfect time, perfect thing, perfect opportunity, perfect day are just holding you back - there'll never be a perfect, but plenty of times the good enough version will be good enough and propel you forward so much quicker. 

Reignite the Dream.
Take those small steps.

The world doesn’t need your perfection — it needs your presence, your energy, and your willingness to keep showing up for yourself.

So as the leaves might fall and the seasons turn, let this time of year be your invitation to begin again - even if it is imperfectly, at least let it be wholeheartedly.

Marie x

If this resonates with you, take a moment to reflect: what’s one small step you could take this week — even if it’s not perfect?

Write it down, make it real, and trust that progress starts right where you are.

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