How Perfectionism Keeps You Stuck

Описание: You keep putting things off because it does not feel ready yet. You might tell yourself it has to be perfect before you start, before you share it, or before you try. That often turns into overthinking, procrastination, or staying busy without actually moving forward. You may look capable and prepared on the outside, while inside you feel stuck or quietly frustrated. In this episode of The Stretch Zone, we talk about how perfectionism works, why it feels so convincing, and how choosing progress over perfect can help you move forward even when things feel uncomfortable.
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📚 What you will learn
What perfectionism actually is, and why it is not the same as having high standards
How fear of mistakes and judgment creates a stuck loop
The link between perfectionism, procrastination, and feeling not ready
Fixed mindset versus growth mindset and how this shapes behaviour
Why defining good enough matters more than chasing perfect
How small, imperfect actions create momentum over time
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⭐️ Who this helps
People who feel held back by perfectionism or fear of failure
Anyone procrastinating, overthinking, or waiting to feel ready before acting
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🎥 About The Stretch Zone Podcast
A podcast for people navigating growth, change, and uncertainty. We talk about mindset, resilience, and what helps you keep going when doubt and self criticism creep in. The conversations are grounded, practical, and shaped by real life experience.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro and welcome
01:40 What perfectionism really is
04:05 Fixed mindset vs growth mindset
08:10 Perfectionism and control
10:20 Hidden forms of perfectionism
13:20 Cultural influences on perfectionism
16:00 Setting realistic and good enough goals
19:10 Procrastination and imperfect action
22:30 Recognising wins and progress
24:00 Reframing failure
26:20 Weekly imperfect action challenge
29:20 How to connect with us
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About The Hosts
Hannah is a relocation coach who supports people through change, decision making, and starting again in new places.

Feds works in mindset and communication, helping people build confidence and move forward even when things feel uncomfortable.

Hannah Website: http://www.hannahbalintcoaching.com
Hannah Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @hannahbalint

Feds Website: http://www.learnwithfeds.com
Feds Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @learnwithfeds
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perfectionism, procrastination, fear of failure, progress over perfect, growth mindset, fixed mindset, imperfect action, feeling stuck, overthinking, self criticism, personal growth, mindset and resilience