Imperfect Action: How to Stop Waiting for Perfect and Start Moving Forward

Imperfect Action: How to Stop Waiting for Perfect and Start Moving ForwardYou don't have to feel motivated, energetic, or perfectly ready to take the next step. You just have to do something.In this episode of the Slow Living Podcast, Stephanie O'Dea talks about taking action—even when you don't feel like it.If you want to move from where you are to where you want to be, eventually you have to do something about it. Wishing, hoping, and planning aren't enough on their own.And sometimes that's really hard.Stephanie openly shares her own tendency to want to stay on the couch, even when she knows she'll feel better and more accomplished if she simply gets up and does something.She also talks about perfectionism and the trap of thinking, “Why bother if it isn't going to be all that good anyway?”The answer is: do it anyway. Imperfect action is still action, and taking a small step forward is often better than waiting until you feel ready to do everything perfectly.In this episode, you'll learn:Why taking action matters when you want to create changeHow to take action even when you're tired, discouraged, or unmotivatedWhy perfectionism can keep you stuckHow “Why bother?” thinking can prevent you from moving forwardWhy imperfect action is better than waiting for perfect conditionsHow small actions can help you feel more accomplished and move toward your goalsYou don't have to do it perfectly. You just have to begin.Read Stephanie's Book📖 Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven WorldGet the book on AmazonLearn More About Stephanie O'DeaWebsite: stephanieodea.comPodcast: stephanieodea.com/podcastBlog: stephanieodea.com/blogSpeaking: stephanieodea.com/speaking/Podcast NotesFind all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesHave a question you'd like Stephanie to cover, or a Slow Living Story of your own you'd like to share? Leave a voicemail.