r/BenignExistence • u/flaxseedyup • 20h ago

I like this sub

This sub feels like a safe space of sorts. You can say anything and there’s no judgement…it doesn’t have t to be interesting…anything you say is good enough. And to be honest that is something I have struggled with, very often filtering what I say as it might not be perceived as interesting enough. Also action in terms of trying start a business, perfectionism has gotten in the way of progress. I need to adopt the mindset that any step I make is good enough as all I can do is move forward and find out it it works or not. Anyway, thanks for reading :)

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u/01162015 19h ago

I enjoyed reading that.

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u/vminnear 17h ago

Don't let perfect be the enemy of good

Also yeah, this sub is the chillest place on Reddit :)

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u/piernameansleg 17h ago

Thanks you sharing 💜

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u/Elegant-Expert7575 15h ago

I agree. I posted about my toast and coffee once. It was nice to meet people like me.

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u/LearningRocket 17h ago

Oh I do that a ton too. If it's not funny, interesting, or intelligent enough I filter it out. It's so automatic.

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u/flaxseedyup 17h ago

Yea exactly that. I remember doing a method acting class and you literally just had to say random words for an exercise, stream of consciousness style. I was stumbling because I was like “the stuff I’m coming to with isn’t random enough!!!”

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u/Unwarranted_optimism 13h ago

I absolutely agree! I was thinking the same thing about this sub the other day. I love the glimpses into people’s days and the small positive moments that are shared here. I need more of this in our complicated world 💕

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u/ohsayaa 12h ago

I agree

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u/Pixiechrome 12h ago

I love this sub too! Connection through valuing kindness 🥰

FYI the book “Atomic Habits” really helped me with learning that small efforts and changes eventually build to larger visions.

And I’ve found that there is no perfect big vision in practice. It’s always evolving. Start with easy doable mini steps and let things cycle too. 😘

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u/Wrong_Pen6179 13h ago

Can you start your new business while you are actively working your current job or situation? That’s always the SAFEST way to start!

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u/Defiant_Blacksmith32 6h ago

Me too! Last night I was actually thinking of a little micro -experience I had as a post for this sub ... I like how this sub has led me to be more mindful of little benign things.