Silly on Purpose: Day 3: Be Bad on Purpose | Beat Perfectionism #innerpeace #mindfulness

14 Oct 2026 · 2 min

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In this brief mindfulness video, the speaker addresses people who struggle with perfectionism, explaining how the fear of making mistakes can halt creative expression. She introduces a practical exercise: deliberately perform a simple task badly—drawing a malformed horse, singing off‑key, or writing a goofy poem about a coffee maker. By intentionally producing low‑quality work, the viewer confronts the fear of imperfection, learns that mistakes are harmless, and re‑programs the body to view imperfection as safe. The speaker guides a short breathing affirmation, encouraging viewers to recognize that freedom lives where imperfection is accepted. She ends with a gentle invitation to share the video, display the “bad” creations, and subscribe for more short peace‑building practices.

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Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Recovering perfectionists, this one's for you. Hi, I'm one of you. Perfectionism tells you that if you can't do it well, well, don't do it at all, which is how so many of us stop dancing, singing, drawing, and stop trying anything that might make us look a little like a beginner. Today's tool, be bad at something on purpose. Grab a pen and draw a horse. Actually, try to make it terrible. Give it 5 legs. Make it look like a potato with ambitions. Sing the chorus of your favorite song completely off-key in the shower. Write a poem about your coffee maker that rhymes mug with ugh. Here's why this works. Perfectionism runs on the fear of messing up. When you mess up on purpose, there's nothing left to be afraid of. You already did the worst thing. And guess what? You're fine. You're more than fine. You're giggling at a potato horse. Take a breath in as you affirm to yourself that every time you practice being bad at something, you teach your body that imperfect is safe. Hold and exhale as you recognize that's where the freedom lives. So go make something awful today. Frame it if you want. I would. Put it on your fridge. I'm sending you So much love. If there's someone that comes to mind that can use a little laughter in her peace, please share this with them, and please subscribe to keep returning to peace in under 2 minutes a day. Thank you so much for being here with me today.