How Perfectionism is Holding You Back

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. I was spending time with my nieces over the weekend and I remembered how important it used to be that every moment with them was planned and scheduled. Now, it is so different and so much more fun because I’m not worried about sticking to the perfect schedule. 

I see this idea of perfectionism, and it is so pervasive, especially with the clients I work with. Even with myself, it is something I am working to recover from. Perfectionism is characterized by striving for flawlessness, accompanied by critical self-evaluations. I want to share how it is holding you back, and how to overcome it. 

Topics in this episode

• How perfectionism is self-destructive and addictive
• When we do feel shame, blame, or judgement, we think it’s because we weren’t perfect enough. 
• The motivation of perfectionism is internal.
• Healthy achievement entails growth. Perfectionism is a defensive move. 
• What if you are enough in this moment?
• Minimum baseline: what is the minimum amount that seems do-able? 
• You determine your worth 

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