The Simple Quote That Changed Everything for Me | Motivational Quotes to Live By

[@Graygramma]

At 70, I live by two mantras…do what brings you joy and expect the best. They both serve me well.

[@janhankins911]

Those are both great philosophies. I am now retired and can do what brings me joy (since I've retired, I've taken classes, read more books--both fiction and non-fiction--and sent more time with my animals and human family. It's absolutely wonderful. I have to work on expecting the best, though!

[@3bucksadiejess]

Totally agree with you

[@annekekleurdoos5399]

Your video reminded me of a sign I once saw hanging on an acquaintance's wall: "My house is clean enough to be healthy and dirty enough to be happy". Love, Anneke

[@leannyK]

I have this sign in my house hallway! 😂

[@janebaize7699]

This reminds me of the story of Mary and Martha when Martha was too busy to sit at the feet of Jesus with Mary!!! When my children were young you literally could have eaten off my floors (which my sister use to tell all her friends!) but now I enjoy looking at the hand prints of my grandson on the windows and miss him when he isn’t here! My saying is “life’s short don’t sweat the small stuff”. There will be plenty of time for a clean house after your children are gone. Thanks for the reminder!❤️❤️❤️

[@melissaphillips3088]

Don't change a thing about how you send video's Renee. They are perfect and real. ❤

[@amymedley4073]

This is also so good for people like me that get paralyzed in the to do list and do NOTHING!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Oh gosh yes! It can seem overwhelming...but just take it one step at a time. Knock off the simple easy things first so the list becomes more manageable. Then tackle the big stuff head on and know that done is better than perfect. You can do it!

[@amymedley4073]

@WELCOMETOMYCURLS I find I have a harder time with this since becoming an empty nester. It was hard when my boys grew up and left. I'd rather sit and watch someone clean their kitchen counters on youtube than getting up and cleaning mine. How goofy is that????

[@CissyCatt]

In honor of Father’s Day, I will share my father’s lesson to us when we were kids. “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” It isn’t exactly the same thing, but has the similar effect of not getting bogged down in the minutiae or stressing over things that don’t matter.

[@Noname-v4o]

Renee your right, Done is better then perfect I say that every time I put on my makeup 💄 at 67 & full white gray hair 🎉🎉👍👍

[@ruxandramarquardt1466]

I love the real, simple and not “ perfect” videos you post! I’m a concert violinist and in all my professional life, I was expected to provide perfection…. There is no perfection in life, art or even humans! And I love the fact that you don’t have music in your videos. It’s very soothing, not pretentious and a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to your future videos on YT💐

[@edithp.7213]

It was Voltaire who said “Perfection is the enemy of good” and he was right. It’s a hard lesson to learn for those of us who are plagued by the desire to be perfect and to expect perfection. I had an Aha moment that changed me as well. Years ago I bought a mug in haste while on vacation. When I came home and unpacked it I noticed that one of the dots in the mug’s pattern was a little askew. No one would notice but it jumped out at me whenever I looked at it. It really upset me having wasted my money and suitcase space on ‘junk’. Needless to say the mug was relegated to the back of the mug collection. Then I injured my hand, and wouldn’t you know it, that mug was the only one I could comfortably hold because of the angular shape of its handle. The lesson for me was that imperfect things can end up being ‘just right’ for the job. Age has made me more humble and has lowered my expectations of others and the world in general. I’ve learned to say ‘good enough’ and I’m much happier and relaxed for it.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Oooooo I absolutely LOVE that!!!! So true....your example nailed it! Thank you for sharing that 💕

[@janhankins911]

I think you're right on about age making us more humbled and lowers our expectations. As I'm older, I am certainly more humble (at least I hope I am). I don't know everything, I can't succeed at everything (like trying to "master" Quantum Physics--if any human can ever "master" that--reminds me of a "joke mistake" someone made. I worked with quite a few physicists at one contract I worked on and someone had made a "mistake" and written that there were "unclear physicists" instead of "nuclear physicists". I like the unclear physicists better!). And I don't care if other people know that I don't know everything and that I can't succeed at everything. While I still expect people to have a good work ethic, I am much more forgiving of their imperfections. And I find a whole lot of humor in other people's mistakes--and in my own. For example, someone put out a sign that there were having a "Super Bowel" party which resulted in much laughter.

[@janhankins911]

See! Should have read my post before I hit "reply". I said "that there" when it should have been "that they". Nope. Not perfect.

[@bobcat8654]

@@edithp.7213 I thought this was Steve Jobs saying

[@privateparty125]

The reason we all love you, is because you're real. You girl, are a boss lady and that's what I admire about you. You don't know me, but I have adopted many of your philosophies and I'm better for it. So thank you for just being you! Much love from Ontario NY 🥰

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Awww thank you so much!!! 💕

[@marybishop3938]

Renee, you are so right sometimes we forget the important things. We need to stop and motivate ourselves, but not to the extent of feeling obligated to look perfect or be perfect in everything we do. I think that as we get older, we realize that those things that we thought were so important or not important at all. The sooner we realize this, we will be so much happier. Thank you for a great video! 😊

[@denahillman9563]

Missed you for a long time! But Please make videos half as long!

[@MariaFernandes-iy5ku]

“Done is better than perfect” I like that and I will use this myself, life is too short to worry about those things we have to treasure the moments with our loved ones, because you can’t get that time back. Enjoy you videos❤️- Maria from Ontario Canada

[@emilyrogers3271]

I love your mantra! When I was getting overwhelmed and stressed out at my new job, a coworker gave me a clip belt that states "Progress not Perfection!" You are so right. We aren't perfect and shouldn't expect to be perfect. Have a great weekend!

[@donnaramada9505]

Renee, I think when we get older we realize everything doesn't have to be perfect. We waste precious time when were young. I agree with everything you said. We only have a short time on this earth, let us not be so spastic about the little things. Love your show!

[@michellebilodeau3882]

Renee, I've been with you for years. I watched you through the ice cream store and threw your gray hair transition. I love your videos. But this mantra is going to be something I adopt. I'm like you, everything has to be perfect and I drive my own self crazy. No more. I'm 67 years old and I don't have the energy for it anymore frankly. LOL

[@lillydonahoe5597]

I love your mantra! Though I have never been a perfectionist I can still relate to your mantra. I like things tidy but my husband doesn’t pay much attention to tidy. So, I make sure things get cleaned up and after 49 years together I just tidy up after him and don’t stress about trying to get him to do it. Tidy is my thing after all, not his…and I remind myself about this each and every day. 😊

[@kChandler10]

I have lived the fact that being a perfectionist is draining and produces anxiety. I'm trying to adopt and live by the mantra you discussed, but the habits are deeply ingrained. I can see improvement, though so I'm celebrating the fact that I am moving in the right direction.

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Greetings Renee! This is such a helpful video! That certainly is a wonderful mantra, and I hope it will help me as I go throughout my day. Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@gravityworks777]

Instead of perfection …strive for excellence

[@cindyedmonds8878]

Renee just wanted to say that my Saturdays were like yours used to be. Back then i was able to clean my entire house like you in just one day because I was young, had energy & good health. That also meant missing time with my husband on our only day off. When our only child was born it bothered me that I couldn't do that anymore because I was now a "24-hour" mom to a newborn. Thankfully, I realized that being a 24-hour mom was what I was meant to be, not a 24-hour maid. Mom & wife was more important than anything. I quit work, stayed home to spend time loving my child but still being able to keep a clean home, homeschool her and giving her all the tools to be a woman who one day may be in my shoes. She's almost 27 now living on her own living her best life enjoying friends and taking those trips and just being free enough to have no regrets. I must've done something right bc her place is "done but not perfect" and that's fine with me.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Renee, perfect timing! I was just getting ready to upload my video to utube and noticed paper noise from my notes in the background. Then the dog was barking at a squirrel right outside my window, I stopped the video, went to take care of the dog, she got off the deck and chanced the squirrel. By the time I got back in the house to start shooting the video again I was hot so I took off a sweater I was wearing to cover my old arms and left my microphone hooked to it! So, the sound was hallowed on the last video! After listening to you I just uploaded the darned thing! Thank you! 💕💕

[@joycehenderson9165]

I get this. “Done is better than Perfect”. I love this. I’m retired and I realized that I don’t have to spend a full day cleaning my home. I take one or two rooms and the rest wait for another day. This mantra speaks exactly how I feel. Thanks for sharing. I love your content the way it is. This is what keeps me returning and why I subscribed 😊

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Same here! I would have "cleaning day" and do everything top notch! My house was always perfect. Now...I just get to it when I want to. I'm actually having a get together at my house tonight. It's pizza night! So I'm tidying up and cleaning the guest bathroom. My master bathroom won't be cleaned but if somebody needs to use it...that's fine too. On my to-do list today: make a batch of basil pesto for the pizzas, run to the grocery, finish my newsletter that goes out on Sunday, and wrap my dad's gift for Father's Day. Otherwise, I get to enjoy myself. Pizza Night! 🍕

[@terry3596]

Totally understand. I retired last year and I do have a few things I have to do everyday - my bed has to be made, my kitchen has to be clean, the house picked up but the rest can get done a little each day. I'm spending all my spare time in the garden these days.

[@kwalker22]

Amen! I bought a t-shirt a couple of years ago that says “Be real, not perfect.” Like you, my Saturdays were spent cleaning and washing clothes, yardwork, all the things. I now regret in my old age not spending that time with my children doing fun things. I enjoy your videos and appreciate your hard work!🙌🏻

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Exactly!! At least, we now know better and are living our lives. I'm trying to explain this to my daughters so they don't make the same mistake.

[@janhankins911]

I know that I'm an unusual person (and that's okay). I love animals--a lot. I've always had animals in my life (and hopefully always will). I learned long ago that I couldn't stress if my house wasn't perfect. I didn't run get out the vacuum clear every time a leaf got tracked in on a paw; I didn't run get the Chom Chom every time I saw a bit of hair on my couch. If I did, that's all I'd do. I have dog beds everywhere, I have dog and cat toys everywhere, I have cats taking a very public bath (they don't are who sees them licking their crotch, I mean "everybody licks their crotch, don't you?" is their philosophy). So while I clean on a regular basis, I don't panic if there's a bit of dirt here, a little hair there, a leave over yonder. As long as we're clean enough to be healthy, we're happy. I'm much happier with dog beds and dog and cat toys everywhere than I would be with a perfectly neat and clean house but no little critters tracking in a leaf now and again, depositing a little hair on my couch, and providing me with love and companionship.

[@norahjarman6156]

This reminded me about my late Mom who had chore day and we all had our chores. What I remember about my graduation day (1967) was hurrying to get the polishing done before we could leave for the ceremony. That’s so sad that that’s what I remember. Not that it was happy occasion to celebrate my achievements and awards.

[@loriwiedeman9149]

I loved this video ❤ I love the mantra and now I can’t “unhear” it🥰 I’ve always tried to do this, but I never put it in those terms. When my two kids were young (now I have grandchildren and great grandchildren) I believe it more than ever!!! I know they will remember the time you spent together much more than if every surface in my entire house was spotless. I have so many ❤ heart memories to treasure. True wisdom…thank you for sharing!

[@barbarahall6368]

That was so needed right now. I’m 81 and a long time quilter and sewist. I’m easily discouraged now because things just don’t turn out the way I expect them to be so I give up. I have so many things waiting for me to finish it’s embarrassing. Thank you for your post. I’m going to put that mantra on my bulletin board and follow it. ❤

[@sharoncrippen7385]

I live with a husband that was taught from his father to be as close to perfect as you can. It makes everyone around you miserable. If he would do anything small around the house, it might take a lot of the day. Saying that, it was done right, but I think he has put more on his self and others around him. I believe that done is better than perfect. You don’t need to do everything you do like you will never need to do it again. He has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and can’t been his mind on doing the things he has done his while life. Enjoy life and the people you love, that’s what is the most important thing. Thank you for making this video, it may make people stop and think what is most important. Enjoy watching your videos. Have a good day.

[@margaretgreen2826]

Yes I lived my early years with people saying they could eat off my floors they were so clean, no weeds in gardens and lawns everything was perfect , now in my late 70’s health has forced me to slow right down and I’m sitting an awful lot looking at what I can’t do anymore 🥲 your mantra is good when I watch you ladies doing your content it’s nice to think we’re having a cuppa together as friends do. So please continue your chatty videos maybe make yourself a cuppa sometimes and sit with us to chat . Thank you 🙌🌺💕

[@cindyedmonds8878]

Great video reminding all of us ladies (& men) to leave time for life. Take that little or big trip, have fun with family, read a book, make those crafts, play a recreational sport with friends and enjoy being in the moment. Time passes in a blink of an eye and it doesn't go backwards for us to change how we spent our days. ❤

[@breewithlove]

Love this Renee! I’m always getting good insights from you. I can totally relate to many of things you shared. Adding this to my “mantras”!! ❤ Amen, done is better than perfect! Enjoy your weekend!! 😊

[@renaellis906]

I like your mantra and I think it will help many to value their time and do what is truly important to them.

[@kathryncurry8728]

It took me to my 50’s too to not stress the small stuff & not be a perfectionist. Now, I don’t worry when people come over. My house is always neat, but may not be spick & span. They are coming to see me, not my house. I don’t want to spend my time off just cleaning. I’ve enjoyed it & my free time immensely. Btw, love your more authentic videos more than the “commercial” ones.

[@deniseeustace9603]

You are authentic and that’s what has made your channel so successful. You are our friend. Thank you for all you do for us.

[@deborahyee2253]

many of the fancy technical perfect videos I see are just smoke and mirrors. Trying to be perfect in such an imperfect world filled with facades. Thank you Renee for this video as a positive reminder to all.

[@shelllombardi9124]

Boy do I relate to this! I also worked a high level corporate job for many years. I had an amazing boss who told me this “80% is good enough”, meaning it doesn’t need to be perfect. I used to stress over finding the perfect colour, or perfect font, or perfect presentation. I’m now in my 60s and so much more relaxed. My mantra is “ good enough is good enough”. No one cares about the perfect flower arrangement or perfect table setting. Life is short! Enjoy the ride. I’m a recent subscriber and boy am I glad I came across your channel. Keep being you! 🙏💕

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

That's a wonderful boss! And it's so true....don't stress over the small stuff. So glad you're here 💕

[@MJ-mt4cg]

This is great. I worked at a place that had the mantra “don’t let perfect get in the way of better” and it helped me so much. I remind myself of that when I catch myself overthinking on a project etc.

[@jackiediamond5487]

Thanks, Renee, I needed to hear this today. The desire for perfection keeps me from accomplishing many things. I wrote your mantra down and put it where I can see it all the time💕 Love your videos!

[@angelaholinka3248]

I think a person has to live a life and go through some good and bad before they get to a point where this montra can be applied. After the kids are grown and gone do you look back at your life and reflect, start prioritizing due these montras come. Live a full happy life!

[@staceykeeling5842]

I think you just described why I really love your videos and Instagram!! Perfection is not attainable and when I see creators who "create" the moment it doesn't feel like something we might actually live. Thanks for being real!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Awww thank you! I do honestly strive to be real....be myself. I can't be that fancy person that so many women portray themselves as on social media. I'm just me living my life with all it's craziness and imperfections. Even as I watch other KZbin channels and see things on Instagram, I'm aware of how staged the majority of things are and how long it took to get the perfect shot that's finally shown. I'm going about my day and simply sharing it with you and I'm so happy you recognize that 💗

[@karenf8448]

Renee.. Thank you for your mantra and sharing it. I can relate to being a perfectionist and taking so much time making sure it’s just right. I will definitely keep this in mind to complete something faster. Also when you mentioned spending so much time cleaning when you could have spent it more with your kids I can also relate to. I love your channel and have learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@missy67]

Great mantra! I too, used to get bogged down in the details, especially back in the day when I was working in my marketing job. One day, when I was particularly stressed out, a very wise boss shared with me her mantra - "20 year theory" - if someone would remember in 20 years the particular thing I was getting stressed about, then it probably is important. But if it is something forgetable, then it wasn't worth the stress in my life. And yes, I can't remember what I was stressed out that particular day, but I do remember her advice! Love your videos!

[@javawoman]

Love your quote to live by. I was a procrastinator due to trying to be perfect. Now I "Live by grace, not perfection". Much better for me and those around me! So glad I found your channel.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Oh yes....me too! I would put off certain things because I made them out to be huge tasks when I thought of all the things that had to be done perfectly. Now I just jump in and get it done.

[@ozarkview928]

I love your videos ! As a perfectionist I get this ! I’m sixty and look back with regret at how I mothered my children because of feeling stressed out so much . Play more with your children and learn to let go !

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

I too look back with regret that I wasted so much time on being a perfectionist that I missed out on being with my daughters and husband. And in the blink of an eye, that time is gone. I can't get it back. Everyone moves on. Life progresses. Moments are precious. I do know that now and make the best of every single minute with them.

[@BRuthable]

Helpful video. We’re all a work in progress. My aunt was a busy lady and one thing she said while cleaning as I was a child has stayed with me: it’s getting a lick and a promise. I labeled myself for years as an organized person but my daughter in law said no, you’re OCD. Anyway, now that I’m 78, I am alone and do what I can when I can. I do have regrets though. One more thing, my late husband grew up with a father who was a principal raising 5 boys and expected a lot from them that left a lifetime of stress with my husband. He practiced perfectionism for sure. One incident I can’t forget was replacing a screw under a table and he would not use a screw that didn’t match. Nobody was going to look under the table to check! Bless his heart.

[@cusebaby10]

I like the more realistic video's, they're more relatable! Love you and your channel! 🤗🥰

[@yuvonnemoore5466]

I’ve just had a bilateral mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction and the hardest thing for me has been letting go and accepting the help I have needed during recovery, and not looking too closely at my house, or dwell on the things I cannot do right now. My husband has done his very best to take care of me and keep things in order. I’ve been forced to accept that it is enough, and boy, it is hard to do that. This has been a lesson I really needed, I’ve learned that if my house isn’t perfect and people come over, I won’t just die from embarrassment. I’ve learned to accept help from others and to really appreciate my friends and family for all they’ve done to help me through this. They don’t care if my house isn’t perfect, nor are they even expecting it, I put that on myself.

[@daniellefrost3458]

Amen sister! Progress not Perfection.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Oooo that's a good one....progress not perfection 😊

[@tmaffeo]

Hi Renee I just love this . Thankfully I was a young mom married 10 months and had my son who is now 45 . my girl came 2 yrs later . Before them I was a perfectionist even my horoscope “ Virgo” says I was one lol . I promised myself I wouldn’t put that upon my kids and I didn’t . fast forward to now . Having two amazing grandkids My M&m’s Michael and Marianna . being retired from a managers position in retail who always had to have the “ perfect” staff etc now , I just love life along with my hubby of 46 yrs . I still have a touch of ocd but never knew I now do what you say “ Done Is better than perfect “ ty for all you do 🌻🌻🌻

[@AnnetteChow-jf9yp]

That is a great way to live! Life is too short to sweat the small stuff.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You got that right!

[@benitawicks2600]

So true! Thanks for the reminder. I have incorporated this into most of my life. I,too, was too caught up in shoulds and perfectionism when my children were young. I have learned to lighten up. On many areas of life- but not so much on new and unknown things. Your words today have given me grace and inspiration as I have contemplated content creating for a long while now but my fear of perfect has held me back. Thanks for the loving kick in the pants!

[@Paula-tw5bm]

Renee, I agree with everything you said. I love your mantra! I think age really helps us realize what is important and what things can wait (or are no longer important at all). I’m also a perfectionist. But as I’ve gotten older, I like to think I’ve learned not to be one so much. It’s definitely liberating to let go of what we used to think was important in the every day. Being retired now, I am enjoying not being quite as perfect and your mantra has reminded me that there are other women like me and they (like you) have let go of perfection. How wonderful! Thank you for this video! A home run in my book. Have a great weekend!

[@helenknefley9367]

Done is better than perfect- love it my new mantra.❤

[@taunabarrett781]

Love your mantra! I’ve had similar struggles with perfectionism. I tell myself on a regular basis to get out of my own head!! I’ll add yours too. Thanks for sharing!

[@staceyo1723]

I’ve always loved that saying too. Hard for me at times…but good to remember.

[@clsachdeva]

This was a great video, Renee, one of your best. I thought about your mantra on my beach walk this morning. I have put pressure on myself to be perfect all my life, instead of accepting imperfection and loving myself as I am. Takes work to change that thought process, day by day until it becomes a habit.

[@NancyStinger-ll6wt]

Hi Renee love your thought provoking video today . My words of wisdom for myself as the years go by is “ I get to” not “ I have to”. Every day hour minute is a privilege ❤️

[@lajuandawilliams762]

Love this so much ! You are real Renee ! ❤❤

[@chrislear6676]

Amen! I so needed to hear this. I love it!

[@abunchahooey]

I agree with your mantra, Renee, but let me expand on that. I’m older than you, and I’ve noticed that by trying to be in the moment and actually paying attention to what I’m doing, I do a better job and it’s more fulfilling. Instead of trying to rush through things, barely focused on wiping that counter just trying to hurry with my mind whirring about what I need to do next, or dwelling on something that already happened and can’t be changed, I simply think about wiping the counter, I “slow my roll” 😂 and think about the task at hand, not just swiping and running to the next thing. It takes no extra time, and it makes me feel more content about what I did. It sure takes practice being in the moment, but it helps me feel like my life isn’t rushing by, while I’m running around like a deranged chicken 🐔 😊

[@nancyciampa3485]

I agree with you 100 percent!

[@J-ZIM]

yes, love your mantra and your videos are just fine the way they are.

[@janecooper1082]

Oh my! Did this video ever speak to me. Almost my life story, except we had 2 boys. It took my complete bed rest for my boys to convince me Done is better than perfect, But even though they are grown I still sweat the small stuff too much. I could totally relate to stressing over spacing/white space, being consistant with abbreviations, My husband would say who cares, my reply was I DO at 1:00 in the morning getting out a newsletter for my early childhood teachers in the district.

[@kristymarie6065]

I love that quote so much!!!

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Me too! It's sooo true in every sense

[@kimfromarkansas2084]

I love this…done is better than perfect. Perfect takes too long😊. I love the simplicity of your videos and instagram, and I like the videos without music❤❤❤

[@DiannainSoCal]

Love your saying! I’m in my mid-60s and left corporate life one year ago. I spent decades putting the priority on my work and fit my family in between the demands of work (and my own perfectionism). I’m sorry for those choices. Although I can’t get that time back (it’s done) I can give my family my time now…which is exactly what I’m doing. Thank you for your inspiration and grace.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Well said! I'm doing the same 😊

[@yvonnesmith2578]

Thank you for this video, All the perfectionists need to see this! Being a perfectionist myself, I see the truth in this mantra, always getting myself so caught up in the details, wasting time, stressing & not being productive, because it wasn’t perfect!! I’m also adopting this mantra starting today!❤

[@bettyratliff7377]

Renee, this is great advice for everyone! I’m retired but when our kids were younger I was a perfectionist with everything, job,home kids but now I do what needs to be done and get out and enjoy life. I also have many regrets not spending more time with my children as they were growing up. But now that we have grandchildren I try to spend quality time with them. I grew up with an old saying (Stop and smell the roses alone the way) you’ll be happier when you do🥰 love your videos!

[@evadarlynn6654]

I’m so thankful you did this video! 😊

[@Barbiedoll1959]

Love this Montra!!! Thank you for sharing and you are totally right!!!!

[@rosannahughes4008]

Right on Renee! I love this video, this took guts. Yes, life is short, and time goes by quickly. Enough is just that. Enjoy your life, your loved ones and kick that self pressure out the door. Blessings.

[@VickiHumble-xv4sz]

Just the message I needed today ❤ Thank you Renee!!!

[@colleendurning1215]

Great video! With age comes wisdom....my mantra is "better", not perfect but better.

[@janhankins911]

When I think about the videos I enjoy the most, it's the videos that aren't perfect. It's the videos where someone mis-speaks, stops, laughs at themselves (and I can laugh along with them), and goes on. They don't take the time to go back and get it "perfect". I follow one young man who reacts to music. I just love to watch him because he is so "real". If he's enjoying something he's bopping his head, clapping his hands, has a big smile on his face, he'll laugh. He's so real and genuine. He's not perfect, he's real. I've watched videos where people talk about the "technical" stuff (oh, they used an en-harmonic A flat here). I don't enjoy those as much. I enjoy the guy who doesn't know all the technical stuff but who does enjoy himself and watching him enjoy himself makes me enjoy myself. I don't want to watch people who are perfect because then I feel so inadequate. I am lots of things, but no one will ever accuse me of being perfect. And I'll never achieve perfection, no matter how hard I try, no matter how hard I work. So, yes, done is better than perfect.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Love it Jan! Sing it some more 😊

[@lucindakubitz8193]

I really needed to hear this today. Meeting a new potential fur family member (cat) tomorrow. Working today as usual. Had to remind myself that new special litter box for a cat with mobility issues has been delivered, the new food dishes get delivered today, and got told what brand of food he's eating at the shelter and that's being delivered tomorrow. Needed this reminder to take a breath and just be and focus on the important things things.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

That's fantastic! Love that you're adopting a cat in need. That that breath and know you're doing a wonderful thing. The litter box will arrive, you'll get the info you need at the shelter and everything will fall into place as it needs to. You're so incredible for doing this 🐾

[@lucindakubitz8193]

@WELCOMETOMYCURLS I need to. My Max passed April 30th at 13

[@lucindakubitz8193]

years old. My 14 year old cat Coco passed three weeks ago today so the house has been too quiet. So it will be a new adventure. And a shelter completely run by volunteers. How cool is that?

[@janhankins911]

Thanks for taking in a special needs cat! I've had both special needs dogs and cats throughout my lifetime. I have to admit, they're my "favorites". While I love the non-special needs babies, having to go that little extra for the special needs ones really makes me bond to them. We have a little special-needs dog right now and he is so wonderful. He knows that I'll take care of him and will help him when he needs help and he's so thankful and so loving to me. I wouldn't trade him for all the "non-special needs" dog for the whole world.

[@phyllisreinking4208]

Sorry for your loss of Coco but bless you for adopting a kitty who will love you so-so much and never know how lucky he is. People either “get it” or they don’t, there is no middle ground.❤

[@12Gaile]

I personally do not need lots of graphics & music. Good you for living your mantra.❤

[@tammieclark6338]

Awesome video, Renee! Thanks for this.

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylthepearl827]

Renee, I get it and I totally agree. Thanks for sharing and it definitely keeps me moving along. Enjoy. 😊

[@vickidriscoll1940]

This was very helpful to me Renee. I am a perfectionist and it holds me back from getting chores done at times. I either go full force and get it as close to perfect as possible or I get overwhelmed by the thought of a task and just don’t do it, such as cleaning a closet. I am taking on your mantra….Thank you😃

[@jdmcmarke]

Love your videos! I’m with you, done is better than perfect. I don know why it took me so long to figure it out…

[@jmcg6189]

I'm retired for 12 years. Worked for the government for 30+ years. My office was never immaculate. But I did know where everything was and could produce it within a few moments. If I couldn't, I took it as a sign that it was time to clean my office. To the outsider, it didn't appear organized. But to me - totally organized. Cleaning everything immaculately is a waste of time. You'll just have to do it again tomorrow. It can be done well enough and that's enough.

[@katherinewang6994]

Love this saying, Renee! I learned about it a year ago and it has changed my life for the better. It has made medical school more manageable. The perfectionism was preventing me from getting things done. Thank you for sharing!! ❤

[@JanetFisher-mg5jb]

Hi Renee from Canada. I am 80 retired but very active still. You are totally right about Done being better than Perfect. I have thought the same for last 10 years and am so much more relaxed, more time for family and just myself. You will live longer and truly stay physically healthier. Reduces stress significantly. Way to go girl. Love the dogs and seeing what Randy is up to. He is quite the cook especially on the BBQ and grill. Enjoy the summer. Regards.

[@stephm2881]

I love that mantra! I honestly don't need to see fancy graphics and hear music especially when the content is so good. My mantra has been Let Them since I have FOMO! 😂 I heard that one from Mel Robbins.

[@debbiecharles2443]

Brilliant Renee. I Will incorporate into my day to day “done is better than perfect”

[@Valerie654]

I totally agree Renee. I used to make custom couture dresses. I would finish a dress and find myself checking it over and over. Every seam. Every part of it. I would then decide it was perfect but when I went to bed I would start stewing about it and thinking things like the customer is not going to like it or maybe I should have done something different.. I never ever had a complaint and one for one my dresses were a hit but the stress I put myself through was unnecessary . It took me a long time to learn this lesson but it is very true

[@beachrose88]

that is a perfect mantra. i imagine it makes you smile

[@tammygermonto2113]

Great video and a wonderful message. Enjoy life and don’t sweat the small stuff. God bless!

[@brendaeldada7778]

Excellent idea as I was the same when I was working. In early, out late, worked weekends, did anyone care, no.

[@tammyberry1642]

I love your quote. I find myself saying "It is what it is" a lot!

[@tina8133]

Great message Renee, you are wise and dedicated to your projects. Thanks for sharing parts of your life journey and thoughts as we all strive to sojourner on,

[@Kathy12764]

Love this😊 I’m adding this to my list of mantras. I also love WIN-What’s Important Now. Thank you for your inspirational videos ❤

[@terry3596]

So true -" Live in the moment " This I have to remind myself of every day. My husband has Parkinson's and you can get absorbed in what the future brings. So "Live in the moment".

[@marcie6902]

It’s a great philosophy I’m glad you found it……..

[@beachrose88]

hair is gorgeous today. all sparkly in sunshine

[@donnalujan9541]

I remember way back when my daughters were toddlers The FLYlady had a quote in her book called "Sink Reflections". She said "Housework done imperfectly still blesses your family". That really struck a chord with me... Thank you, Renee, for another useful topic. Now that I'm in my mid-50' and recovering from a stroke...I will add you're mantra.

[@beachprepper566]

I’m a worrier for sure and how I have helped myself to relax is this, “Bless it and let it go”. By that I mean, I ask myself have you done everything you can do to rectify the issue? Is it out of your control? If the answer is yes, I just let it go. This mantra has served me well!

[@rebekahley7853]

This is such an important message - thank you so so much ❤

[@lynnniemi3053]

I am so glad to hear this from you, Renee - It sounds like you spent so many years running on high level perfectionism, it is most likely much healthier to not obsess over every minute detail, and find joy and fulfilment in letting go a little bit! A few years ago I began to tell myself when I finished whatever project or chore that I was working on, "It's not perfect but it is better than when I started"; life is too short to stress out over little things!

[@eleanorrkuntzi6422]

Amen!

[@traceytatara3086]

I have a very similar motto...there is no such thing as perfection because everyone's perception of perfection is different...thank you for sharing Renee 😊

[@WelcomeToMyCurls]

Well said!

[@cathybarela4304]

Renae Thank you for sharing, I love your mantra, good advice too. Have a great day.