334 - 3 Reasons Perfectionism Is Keeping You Overwhelmed (and How to Break Free)

The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance - A podcast by Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis

Do you wear perfectionism like a badge of honor? Maybe you tell yourself that it’s the reason you’re successful—the thing that keeps you disciplined, polished, and ahead of the game. That being meticulous is what sets you apart. But let’s be real—what has perfectionism also given you? Overthinking? Anxiety? A chronic sense that no matter what you accomplish, it’s never quite enough? Perfectionism isn’t actually a flex—it’s a stress response. And if you’ve been wearing it like a badge of honor...