The Guide to Managing Perfectionism

perfectionist in progress

Welcome to the place where we ditch the myth of the “recovering perfectionist.” Your attention to detail is not a flaw—it’s a superpower that needs a management system. 

Here you will find articles that’ll help you manage your Inner Critic and build the practical tools that prevent burnout. Stop letting perfectionism take over; learn to use it to achieve the ambitious goals and creative dreams you know you are capable of.

You can use the categories below to browse the articles.

  • You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously
    – Sophia Bush
Zenia Radoor holding the book ‘Throne of Glass’ by Sarah J. Maas, used in the ‘Explore the Blog’ section to highlight categories like books, writing, and self-care.
category #1

Are You a Perfectionist?

Are you doing things that keep you stuck without knowing why?
This category shines a light on the sneaky, hidden signs of perfectionism—from over-planning to constant comparison—so you can finally put a name to the invisible walls holding you back.

Category #2

Progress over Perfect

Tired of waiting for the right time or the perfect plan? 
This category gives you the practical tools to defeat procrastination, escape the “all-or-nothing” trap, and redefine success by taking imperfect action and prioritizing progress over flawless results.

  • What If There’s No “Right” Way to Be Productive?
  • The “Perfect Conditions” Trap (And How To Escape It)
  • What Are You Waiting For? How Perfectionists Delay Without Even Realising It.
  • The 10-Minute Rule: How to Trick Your Brain into Starting the Overwhelming Project
  • The Messy Middle: Why Starting Badly Is Better Than Not Starting At All
  • The 80% Rule: Stop Going Above and Beyond on Everything
  • Am I Doing This Wrong? Why Perfectionists Fear They’ve Missed Something Important
Category #3

Overwhelm & Burnout

Are you running on empty and crashing from the constant pressure? 
This category helps you manage exhaustion, set healthy boundaries with your time and energy, and learn the essential self-care practices that fuel your creativity instead of draining it.

  • Am I Burnt Out or Just Tired? The 7 Signs Creative Burnout Isn’t Just a Bad Week
  • When Your Body Keeps the Score: The Physical Symptoms Perfectionism Causes
  • The Overachiever’s Burnout: What Happens When Your Best Is Never Enough
  • The People-Pleaser’s Burnout: When Saying Yes to Everyone Means Saying No to Yourself
  • Why You Can’t Just Push Through Anymore (And What That Means)
  • The Performance of Fine: How Perfectionists Hide Their Burnout
  • You’re Not Stuck—You’re Scared: Why Quitting Feels Riskier Than Staying in Burnout
Category #4

Self-Worth over Performance

Is your self-worth shattered when you don’t perform?
This category unpacks the root of performance anxiety, helps you separate your identity from your to-do list, and teaches you how to set healthy boundaries with others (and yourself).

  • Do perfectionists really wear perfectionism as a badge of honor?
  • What If You Don’t Want What You Thought You Wanted? Permission to Change Your Goals
  • Breaking Out of the ‘Should’ Prison: Learning to Define Your Own Standards
  • The Courage to Quit: Why High Achievers Struggle to Let Go
  • Why Your Self‑Worth Got Hijacked by Achievement (And How to Take It Back)
  • The Recovering Gold Star Addict: Learning to Celebrate Progress Nobody Sees
  • The Performance Anxiety Loop: Why Doing More Never Makes You Feel Secure
  • The Moving Goalpost: Why Nothing You Achieve Ever Feels Like Enough
Notebook with a note reading ‘You are more than your to-do list,’ used on the Overachiever Perfectionist results page under the ‘next steps’ section, paired with the ‘Reframe Failure’ action step.

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