Perfectionism and Its Impact on Your Practice and Life

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Less Stressed Lawyer Show, Attorney and Certified Life Coach Olivia Vizachero tackles one of the most common struggles among attorneys — perfectionism.

She explains what perfectionism really looks like in law practice, how it slows productivity, increases stress, and impacts both professional and personal life. Olivia shares practical tools to recognize perfectionist habits, set realistic standards, and replace “perfect” with “good enough.”

This episode is packed with actionable insights for lawyers who want to perform at a high level without burning out.

Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Understanding perfectionism and why it’s common among lawyers. 01:30 – Olivia explains common perfectionist tendencies lawyers overlook. 03:00 – How law school and legal training reinforce perfectionist thinking. 05:00 – Missed deadlines, procrastination, and stress from impossible standards. 07:30 – Olivia shares real-world habits that perfectionists often repeat at work. 10:00 – How perfectionism spills over into relationships and home life. 12:30 – The difference between healthy ambition and unrealistic pressure. 14:30 – Accepting that “perfect” doesn’t exist and success can come from flexibility. 15:30 – How one lawyer overcame perfectionism and found confidence in marketing. 18:00 – Defining “good enough” as a daily habit to reduce pressure and build progress. 20:00 – Olivia’s reminder that freedom and success come from progress, not perfection.

About the Show: The Less Stressed Lawyer Show is hosted by Olivia Vizachero, a former attorney turned life and business coach. Olivia helps ambitious lawyers stop overthinking, set clear boundaries, and take bold, confident action — so they can build practices and lives they truly love.