Perfectionism is a tricky trap that ensnares even the most successful among us. Driven by deep-rooted stories from childhood, the need to be perfect can easily spiral into burnout and self-sabotage. How can we move past these limiting beliefs to embrace imperfection on the path to growth and self-realization?
Today Dr. Morgan Levy explores the high cost of perfectionism and offers insights to rewrite your inner narrative and break free.
5 Key Takeaways:
High achievers often link love, praise, and self-worth to constant performance starting at a young age. This forms the foundation for perfectionistic tendencies.
Shifting your motivation from fear of failure to excitement for success can reduce pressure and increase enjoyment of the process.
Accepting "good enough" in some areas of life preserves energy for excellence where it truly matters. Don't be the "good enough mother" loading the dishes perfectly!
Therapy provides space for awareness, insight, and intentional change needed to transform deep-rooted patterns like perfectionism.
Tune into what fulfills YOU, not society's "shoulds." Create based on your joy, and people who want it will find it.
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