Is there such a thing as a perfect life?

First of all, no one is perfect, no one has it all. And second, even if we could be perfect, it wouldn’t get us to where we really want to go. You see, a healthy, happy, and satisfying life is based essentially in love — loving relationships with others, and even a loving relationship with ourselves.

Is there such a thing as perfect love?

First of all, no one is perfect; no one has it all. Second, even if we could be perfect, it wouldn’t get us where we really want to go. You see, a healthy, happy, and satisfying life is based essentially in love — loving relationships with others, and a loving relationship with ourselves. And at its root, love has very little to do with perfection.

What is the only way out of a difficult life?

The only way out is to embrace our imperfection and cherish the life we’ve been blessed with, even though it’s far from perfect. The only way out is to embrace our imperfection and cherish the life we’ve been blessed with, even though it’s far from perfect.

Is our pursuit of perfection in vain?

It takes a lot of hard psychological work to realize that our pursuit of perfection is in vain. First of all, no one is perfect; no one has it all. Second, even if we could be perfect, it wouldn’t get us where we really want to go.

“In some sense, yes,” says leadership coach Davia Temin, founder of Temin and Company, a New York City reputation management company. Temin says that, while no one has a perfect life, some people have figured out the key to looking like they do. And, often, they share some commonalities.

How do you know if you have your acts together?

You know them: Those people who seem to glide through life effortlessly. They get through the workday without getting flustered, usually looking great while doing it. They don’t seem to struggle with juggling the demands of work and life. They just have their acts together.

How do you have a sense of having it together?

Basic self-care like eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep can contribute to that sense of having it together, Temin says. It’s also easier to keep your emotions in check when you’re not exhausted and frazzled. Suttle says that “together” people know how to soothe themselves.