Carrie & Kelsey Hammack - The A Isn’t Worth Your Anxiety: Releasing Perfection to Actually Live

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie sits down with Kelsey Hammack, a 24-year-old American Sign Language interpreter who’s mastered the art of reflection, journaling, and self-discovery at a young age. We explore the pressures of perfectionism, the anxiety tied to chasing straight A’s, and how life experiences, including loss and personal growth, shape the way we approach expectations.Kelsey shares how releasing the need for perfection allowed her to become more present, productive, and at peace. We also discuss journaling as a tool for insight, navigating body image and fitness, and how turning personal growth into action can open doors to exciting new opportunities, like her upcoming work in interpreting for recorded media content.This episode is for high-achieving students, young adults, and parents who want to understand how pressure, grades, and expectations can impact well-being, and how to shift from striving to truly living.Key Takeaways:    •    How to release perfectionism and reconnect with yourself.    •    The importance of self-reflection and journaling for growth.    •    Shifting focus from fear-driven success to love-driven action.    •    Insight for parents on supporting children without adding pressure.    •    Turning personal growth into meaningful opportunities.Tune in to hear Kelsey’s inspiring story and practical advice for anyone ready to stop performing and start living fully.