What’s Your Wabi-Sabi Personality?

Take this completely unscientific quiz to find out if you’re still clinging to perfection… or fully thriving in beautiful chaos.

 First, a Quick Refresher…

Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese concept that embraces imperfection, simplicity, and the beauty of “just as it is.”

It’s the calm in the chaos. The chipped mug you love too much to toss. The messy blog post that somehow connects with people more than the polished one ever did.

In other words: Wabi-Sabi is the vibe.

So now, the important question…

 What’s Your Wabi-Sabi Level?

Count how many of the following apply to you:

 Check all that apply:

  1. I’ve deleted a post because the font didn’t “feel right.”
  2. I own a chipped mug and honestly? I’d fight for it.
  3. I’ve posted something with a typo and lived to tell the tale.
  4. My creative process includes snacks, spirals, and brilliant ideas at 11:47 PM.
  5. I’ve hit “publish” while whispering, “screw it.”
  6. Coffee is not just a drink, it’s a sacred ritual.
  7. I secretly love when things are a little messy — it feels more real.
  8. I’ve called my personal chaos “part of the aesthetic.”
  9. I once launched something that wasn’t ready and somehow…it worked.
  10. I believe the best work is the work that gets done — not the one you overthink into oblivion.

 Your Wabi-Sabi Personality:

0–3: The Aesthetic Overthinker

Your Pinterest boards are flawless, your drafts folder is full, and your barista knows you by font preference.

Perfection still has you in a soft grip — but you’re aware of it, and that’s a great first step. Try letting one thing be “just good enough” this week. Start small: like your socks not matching. You’ve got this.

4–6: The Recovering Perfectionist

You’re this close to letting go… but you still triple-check your IG captions.

You’re learning to trust the process (and maybe yourself too). You’re on the Wabi-Sabi path — keep going, even when it feels a little wobbly. Your creativity is stronger than your inner critic.

7–9: The Zen(ish) Warrior

You’ve started choosing peace over polish — and your creativity is better for it.

You laugh at your typos, let your Canva designs breathe, and post content that’s full of heart (not just filters). You’re in your authenticity era — and it looks good on you.

10+: Full Wabi-Sabi Energy

You are the vibe.

You’ve completely embraced the perfectly imperfect lifestyle. Your mug has personality, your blog has voice, and you trust that the real you is always enough. Honestly? Please teach a class.

“Class dismissed, go forth and spread your newfound brilliance like confetti!”

 Let’s wrap this baby up…..

Wherever you landed on the Wabi-Sabi spectrum, know this:

Your value doesn’t come from polish. It comes from showing up, sharing your voice, and doing the thing anyway.

So whether you’re still adjusting the lighting on your flat lay or you just launched something from your couch in sweatpants — it all counts. It’s all part of the vision.

 Comment below:

What’s your Wabi-Sabi personality? Be honest. We don’t judge typos around here.

And if you missed the first post in this series, go check it out:

You might just fall in love with the beauty of your own chaos.

Thanks again for stopping by!

Until next time.

KB

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