The Fear of Failure: The Relational Root of Perfectionism

You don’t have to be perfect to be loved 🤎    Next up in the series on facing your fears, we’re talking about the fear of failure and the relational root beneath perfectionism. Too many of us learned that we are simply “overachievers” and that we are “hard on ourselves,” but what about when no amount of effort or accomplishments ever make you feel good enough?In this episode, we learn more about how perfectionism is actually the result of relational wounds, how fearing failure can keep you frozen, and how to start unlearning that you have to be perfect to be loved.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, like, share, and stay tuned for more!Keep the conversation going on our Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/blackgirlseen⁠⁠Never miss an episode by subscribing to the Seen Sunday newsletter:⁠ ⁠https://blackgirlseen.myflodesk.com/seensunday⁠⁠ Find resources and support:⁠ ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com/support⁠⁠ Learn more on our website:⁠ ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com⁠Disclaimer: The BLACK GIRL SEEN podcast is meant for information purposes only. Though the host, Kalyn Wilson, LCSW, is a licensed mental health provider, this podcast does not establish a clinical relationship with listeners, nor does it replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. For more information and resources on finding a therapist, visit ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com/support⁠.