Does it feel like your value comes only from what you can achieve or do for other people?
Do you feel that you will fail at anything you try?
Do you procrastinate on starting or finishing tasks for fear of not completing them perfectly?
Are you overly concerned with rules, lists, and productivity, but don’t always feel better when all the tasks have been checked off the to-do list?
Alternatively, have you “given up” and become apathetic because you fear you’ll fail anyway?
Society’s demands for productivity and excellence make it easy for anyone to fall into the trap of perfectionism. This can show up in obsession over perfect academic performance, preoccupation with attaining the “perfect” body or appearance, posting flawless photos on social media, or getting prestigious promotions at work, just to name a few examples. Unfortunately, this preoccupation with perfection often stands in the way of actual productivity or living a satisfying and fulfilling life.
Here are areas we can work on to help you release perfectionism and create a more fulfilling life:
Exploring your background and identifying where the perfectionism might come from
Clarifying your personal values and identifying whether perfectionism is standing in the way of you living in alignment with them
Acknowledging everyone makes mistakes
Setting realistic and attainable goals
Breaking up overwhelming tasks into small steps
Increasing your self-compassion and understanding
Our team members have extensive experience working with clients to root out the cause of their perfectionism, to acknowledge how it may have been helpful in the past, to recognize that it is no longer working, and then to modify the perfectionistic thoughts and behaviors that are getting in the way of their happiness.
If you believe that your perfectionism standing in the way of the life you truly want, and you want to know more about recovering from it, you can contact us to schedule an appointment or a free 15-minute phone consultation.