I’m a recovering perfectionist, and I know that at moments like this— right before I’m about to complete something— is when my perfectionism creeps back in.

I decided to start a Fun Challenge on Instagram where I’d post one way to have more fun that day (in five minutes or less). The Fun Challenge started this week, and I’m really enjoying it.

I love giving compliments. I’ve made a conscious effort to notice good things about people around me and point them out ever since I was in college. But I’m not as good at letting compliments in, for some reason.

I’ve been thinking lately about times I didn’t follow my heart.  About times I could hear a voice inside telling me something wasn’t right, but I chose to overlook it.