Why You Struggle With Perfectionism (and How To Free Yourself From it)

Описание: Perfectionism Is a Scam | How to Stop Letting It Control You

Is perfectionism keeping you stuck, anxious, and afraid to take action? In this video, therapist and recovering perfectionist Laura Brown (one half of Better Halves) breaks down why perfectionism is not the high-achiever flex we think it is—and what to do instead.

From overthinking your outfit to fearing rejection, perfectionism is often just fear in disguise. Laura shares practical, therapist-approved strategies to help you stop procrastinating, start showing up, and finally ditch the pressure to be flawless.

🧠 Learn:

What perfectionism really is (spoiler: it’s not just high standards)
Why it’s driven by fear and insecurity, not ambition
How to shift from perfection paralysis to progress
Simple mantras to rewire your mindset
The deeper roots of people-pleasing and performance anxiety

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