Doing things poorly has been a game-changer for the author after nearly 15 months of lockdown, where they lost touch with their life and habits. They realized that perfection was paralyzing them and high expectations were not sustainable. By doing small, incremental actions, like exercising poorly or saving money, they built momentum and started to feel like themselves again. This approach allowed them to take action without feeling overwhelmed by the need for perfect results, and ultimately led to a life-changing freedom of being able to "be" themselves without the pressure of doing everything perfectly. The author is still on their journey but has made significant progress by embracing imperfection and taking small steps towards recovery.