Perfectionism - When It Becomes Trouble

Perfectionism is often driven by the fear of disappointing others more than the desire to do something well.    Let's talk today on....What perfectionism is, how it connects to not wanting to let people down or feeling judged, AND when striving for excellence turns into unhealthy perfectionism.   Is There Anything Wrong With Wanting to Do Things Perfectly? No — wanting to do things well is a beautiful desire.
It reflects integrity, care, excellence, and often a deep desire to honor God with your best. But here’s the truth: most women aren’t taught. There’s a big difference between striving for excellence and striving for perfection. Excellence is healthy.
Perfection becomes harmful. Many of us grew up hearing: “Do your best.” “Don’t make mistakes.” “Make it perfect.” “If you’re going to do something, do it right.” Culturally and spiritually, perfection often gets confused with righteousness.
So we assume that doing things perfectly makes us “good,” “worthy,” or “responsible.” Perfection becomes harmful the moment it shifts from motivation to pressure. So today, we’re going to walk through: What perfectionism really is How the nervous system uses it to protect you When excellence turns into something unhealthy And how intention — not pressure — becomes the path back to freedom And of course, I’ll share two powerful Creative Reminders to help you reset your inner story.