Stop Moving the Goalposts

Ever feel like you’re constantly chasing the idea of being “done” or “caught up”? Are you waiting for a time when you finally have your sh*t together?

It’s easy to believe that if you just work hard enough, you’ll finally reach some perfect, static state where everything is finished, your to-do list is empty, and life feels perfectly balanced.

But here’s the truth: that perfect, finished state? It doesn’t exist.

There will always be more to do, more to improve, more to strive for. That’s not a bad thing - it’s just life.

What matters most is maintaining forward movement. Progress will never look perfect; it just needs to be consistent.

Here’s how to break the “never enough” cycle:

Recognize your wins.

Take a moment to acknowledge how far you’ve come. If you never give yourself credit, you’ll always feel like you’re behind - even when you’re making real progress.

Stop raising the bar for yourself mid-jump.

Perfectionists tend to set a goal, make progress, and then immediately shift the goalposts. Let yourself reach your original goal before adding more to the plate.

Adopt a “level-up” mindset.

Think of life as a video game. You’re not meant to beat the whole game in one go - you’re just working on getting to the next level. Celebrate each level you reach!

>> Action Step <<

Take five minutes today to write down three things you’ve accomplished recently. Big or small, it doesn’t matter. Then, jot down one small way you can keep leveling up this week - no perfection required.

You’re a work in progress, and that’s a beautiful thing.

You're capable of making change ✨