I'm not perfect (gasp). No one is. No thing is. It's a simple idea, and something that should be chalked up to common knowledge. So, why is it so difficult for me to admit? Why do I cringe when I read what I wrote to open this newsletter? I've long struggled, and continue to struggle, with ...
3 Questions to Help You Overcome Perfectionism and Improve Your Mental Health
Hi, my name is Wendy and I’m a perfectionist. (This is when you say “Hi Wendy!”) For the longest time I thought being a perfectionist was something to be proud of. I was a typical overachiever, straight A student. Even back when I was a kid I loved going to school. I was praised for my good ...
How to Overcome Comparison and Collaborate Better with Others
I love to think of comparison as the little voice inside my head that starts to tell me I am not good enough. That if I try to do better or try something new, I'll just fail. So, why even try? Then, I join in on a self-pity party and start to tear myself down - a spiral that gets me in a dark ...
How to Overcome Perfectionism and Optimize Your Success
It's really easy to get caught up in trying to be a perfectionist. After all, isn't that what everyone wants on paper? Someone who pays so much incredible attention to every little miniscule detail and will overachieve for no particular reason. I've spent a lot of time trying to be a ...