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While having high standards can take us far in life, trying to earn an "A+" in everything we do can lead to burnout, illness, and depression. Today's episode, part one of a two-part series, is an invitation to take a look at your perfectionistic tendencies. Are they helping you, or holding you back? Further readinghttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/through/201903/the-price-perfection (This article), in Psychology Today, explains the fear-based roots of perfectionism and why chronic perfectionism is detrimental to our health and well-being. It also offers a number of helpful tools and mindfulness exercises to keep perfectionism at bay. It's often perfectionism that keeps people who are shy/socially anxious from putting themselves and their work out into the world. More about that https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/social-anxiety-imperfect-new-perfect (here) and why "imperfect is the new perfect" may be a helpful mantra to adopt. Share your anti-perfectionism mantra!Do you have a favorite mantra when you're mired in perfectionistic thinking? Please share in the comments section! Want more help managing your perfectionism?As a coach, I can help you identify what's causing you to get mired in perfectionism and teach you tools to overcome the perfectionistic tendencies that stop you in your tracks. If you're interested in learning more about what coaching can do for you, I invite you to book a free 20-minute consult. https://www.coachaccountable.com/offering/PmDMa1kxDAWSFGZxydfEjpfJ6ssOFbk (Click here) to book your session today.