Perfectionism, Self-Criticism, and Burnout.
You work hard and expect a great deal from yourself — but your accomplishments rarely feel like enough. Counseling can help you separate your worth from your performance.
Other people may see you as responsible, dependable, or successful. But you may focus on what you should have done differently, compare yourself with others, or believe that slowing down means you are falling behind.
Rest can feel uncomfortable because your worth has become connected to how much you accomplish or how well you meet other people's expectations.
Perfectionism may sound like:
- “If I cannot do it well, I should not do it at all.”01
- “I should be able to handle this.”02
- “Everyone else is doing better than I am.”03
- “If I disappoint someone, I have failed.”04
- “I will feel better once I finally get everything under control.”05
Counseling can help you recognize the beliefs beneath perfectionism, respond to yourself with greater balance, and separate your worth from your performance.
You can remain motivated and responsible without being controlled by impossible expectations.
Break the cycle of perfectionism.
Reach out for a free 15-minute consult and take one honest step out of the cycle.
Break the Cycle of Perfectionism