Breaking Free from the Pressure of Perfection

Training Theme

This training explores the release of the pressure of perfection, an unattainable ideal that generates dissatisfaction and suffering. Through concrete examples, reflective exercises and video content, it helps to understand how our quest for perfection is shaped by society and our mind. The training offers an alternative: to accept our imperfection in order to live more freely and serenely. It is based on the philosophy of wabi-sabi and the teachings of Christophe André to guide us towards a more balanced life, where imperfection becomes a source of beauty and authenticity.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Recognize that everyone has their own definition and belief in perfection, where society and philosophy often clash.
• Realize that the search for perfection is often linked to values and individual quests that might be misaligned.
• Understand that the ideal of perfection is unattainable and a source of dissatisfaction.
• Accept your imperfection to be more open and kind to others' imperfections.
• Discover the beauty and outcomes sometimes generated by our imperfect humanity.
• Let go of certain perfection criteria and put into perspective the values that condemn us.
• Live "Imperfect, free, and happy" as recommended by Christophe André.

Target Audience 

Anyone wishing to improve their quality of life and relationships

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Storytelling: Video "The Cracked Pot", 1'29
  • A touching symbolic story about the acceptance of our imperfections and their unsuspected value
• Video Messages Quiz
• The society-philosophy dissonance
• Mass consciousness and its demands for perfection

LEARN

• Expert video: "Embracing your imperfection", 10'59
  • Perfection as an endless elevator and the choice to embrace our imperfection
• Quiz and TRUE/FALSE on the acceptance of imperfection

ANCHOR

• When imperfection creates Beauty: inspiring examples (Kintsugi, pearls, Zen gardens, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Art Brut)
• Understand the reasons for our behaviour
• Use real-world examples to define your own commitment to change

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)