11 Reasons Why Imperfect Is the New Perfect

Imperfect is perfect in a very ironic sense. According to Oxford Languages, perfection is defined as “the condition, state or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects.”

But very rarely (if at all) is there any scenario where we achieve absolutely no flaws or defects. And frankly, those lack of flaws and defects are usually subjective.

In general, imperfection is perfection at the greatest form which we can achieve it. All we can strive for is just doing our best in life.

11 reasons why imperfect is the new perfect

1. Imperfection is perfection in human form
2. It encourages body positivity
3. Imperfect is more interesting
4. It promotes unity
5. It makes goals seem achievable
6. You learn to be more grateful
7. You recognize where you can grow
8. We strive to be better
9. You recognize it’s okay to make mistakes
10. It’s authentic
11. You learn to accept who you are

1. Imperfection is perfection in human form

Everyone is flawed. A good example of this is all the photos you see of Instagram models. In a New York Post article, one model exposed how much she edits her photos to look “Instagram ready”.

She took out all the cellulite, the stretch marks, and made herself look slimmer. So even the people you think look perfect are actually hiding a lot of imperfections.

Because ultimately, humans are flawed.

2. It encourages body positivity

As you recognize that people’s looks aren’t flawless, you can be more positive about your own looks. In recent years, there’s been a movement towards body positivity.

More ad campaigns are using women of larger sizes in their promotions. Though one side note, body positivity does not mean accepting being physically unwell.

As minimalists, we strive for the important things, including being mentally and physically well. The point is to love yourself no matter what size you are, while also striving to have your best physical well-being.

3. Imperfect is more interesting

I think music is a good analogy here. You notice some of the most well known artists in history were not your typical picture-perfect pop stars.

• Prince

• Michael Jackson

• Madonna

Their music was outside of the box. Their artistry was outside of the box.

Ironically, few people would argue they were close to perfect singers, but yet somehow, we still remember them.

It’s usually the cookie-cutter pop stars that get lost in our memories. Strive to be different and original. You never know how far it’ll take you.

4. It promotes unity

When we recognize we all have defects, we can be more connected with one another. We no longer try to compete with one another in faking how perfect we are.

Instead, we can unify in our shared human imperfections, and help build one another up in improving ourselves.

5. It makes goals seem achievable

We all have our own personal goals in life. Imagine if the people that achieved the goals we set were people who were perfect.

We’d feel less confidence in being able to reach them. But thankfully the people that accomplish what we desire weren’t perfect.

They were people who worked hard. They were ordinary individuals who put in the time and effort and eventually got what they wanted.

It’s that familiar story of success in life that allows us to feel we can have it someday too.

6. You learn to be more grateful

In a flawed world, we’re more able to recognize the good that we can be grateful for.

Here are a few examples of what you can be grateful for about yourself:

• I’m grateful that I’m smart

• I’m grateful that I’m strong

• I feel grateful for my empathy

• I feel grateful for my effort

• I’m grateful for my home

In addition to the good about yourself, you can have gratitude for the good within the flaws.

• Your house may not be perfect, but at least the lights turn on.

• The car may not run well, but at least it still runs.

• Your clothes may be old, but at least they keep you warm.

It’s the imperfections that help us recognize what we have to be thankful for.

7. You recognize where you can grow

In addition to knowing more what we can be grateful for, defects show us where we can grow.

The growth we make in life is what helps to make it more easier and enjoyable.

8. We strive to be better

If we all had nothing to improve on, we’d have no reason to try to be better. There’d be no attempt to gain new knowledge and develop new skills

We need our flaws to motivate us to be the best we can possibly be.

9. You recognize it’s okay to make mistakes

Knowing it’s okay to make mistakes certainly takes a lot of pressure off of us. As you have your missteps and failures in life, you learn to be more comfortable with your flaws.

That comfort allows you to take more chances and not be afraid of messing up. Because you know that every set back can turn into a set up for something better.

10. It’s authentic

As mentioned earlier, the perfected photos we see on social media are often fake. It’s true of all things that seem to reflect perfection.

It just comes off inauthentic. The people who mess up, have flaws, and readily admit them always seem more authentic.

You can be a more real person to others in being open with your defects and people can like you more.

11. You learn to accept who you are

It’s the flaws about ourselves that help us learn to accept who we are. And when we accept ourselves, we’re more able to own who we are too.

We can stand confidently in our mistakes and sometimes messy life and choose to be proud. Because we know the work that we’ve put in.

We know the struggles we’ve had to overcome to be the person we are today. And we know that we’re getting closer to the person we strive to be.

So, feel free to believe that you no longer have to strive for an idealism that doesn’t exist. Love yourself flaws and all and keep on living the best that you can.

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