“If I don’t do it myself, it won’t get done right. This mindset is at the heart of delegation for perfectionists and while it feels safe, it actually creates exhaustion.” Sound familiar? This mindset is at the heart of delegation for perfectionists and while it feels safe, it often creates exhaustion. For high-achievers, the control […]
Category: Perfectionism
What is Perfectionism?
A Closer Look at the Need to Get It “Just Right” You might be wondering, “what is perfectionism?” Perfectionism is one of the core struggles I address in Anxiety, Perfectionism & Burnout therapy. When clients ask “what is perfectionism?” the answer often includes both the visible drive for success and the hidden fear of failure. It […]
Are You a Perfectionist? Signs, Causes, and How Therapy Can Help
Introduction Do you find yourself double-checking every detail, holding impossibly high standards, or beating yourself up over the smallest mistakes? If so, you may be struggling with perfectionism. Perfectionism often hides behind success, it looks like ambition, responsibility, or discipline. But underneath, it can feel like constant pressure, anxiety, and the quiet belief that nothing […]