This episode is one I needed to hear as much as I needed to record.
Because perfectionism? It’s still something I wrestle with almost every day.
It shows up when I try to write. When I go to share something personal. When I wonder if what I’m doing is “enough.”
And here’s what I know now: perfectionism is stealing our dreams.
In this episode, I’m opening up about my own struggles with getting stuck in the “not good enough” spiral — and how I’m using three mindset shifts to move forward. learning to move forward. I’ll also share what research says about why perfectionism is getting worse, how it affects our mental health, and why letting go of “perfect” is one of the bravest things we can do.
HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ Being imperfect and vulnerable is what truly connects us. Perfect separates us. It's time to be real.
2️⃣ Perfectionism is a lie, making you believe you have control over everything. Your dreams require you to focus on what YOU can control and nothing more.
3️⃣ You'll never make progress until you're willing to start scared. The most courageous thing you can do is show up — voice cracking, rough draft in hand, heart beating fast — and do it anyway.
If you're ready to stop waiting until it's perfect and start moving forward imperfectly, this one’s for you.
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