It doesn’t sound like a particularly negative word, does it? Most of us were taught — directly or indirectly — to strive for perfection. But what happens when that striving becomes so deeply programmed, it starts to paralyze us?
When we’ve been pushed to go higher and higher, when 95% isn’t enough because it has to be 150% — we often stop before we even start. The battle is lost in our minds before the first move is made. Always reaching for the unattainable… but really, what is 150% anyway?
We begin projects with a vivid vision in our heads — not on paper, just living somewhere in our imagination. Then one slip of the pencil, one mismatched screw, and suddenly… we stop. Because if the leaf isn’t the perfect shade of green, or the wings aren’t glossy enough, we tell ourselves it’s ruined. Even if no one else would notice, even if the rest is beautiful.
I’ve done this. Countless times.When I used to make celebration cakes, I’d obsess over every imagined detail. By midnight, I’d be crying, convinced it was all a disaster. I’d spend an hour spiraling, only to finish the cake anyway — and every time, the client loved it. They never knew what was “wrong.” They weren’t looking for perfection.I was.
And that perfectionism? It doesn’t just show up in cakes. It hides in unfinished hobbies, half-written ideas, abandoned projects cluttering our homes and our minds. We procrastinate not because we’re lazy — but because perfectionism is whispering “you’ll fail anyway.”
That voice often began long ago — in childhood, in school, in relationships — when our best efforts were met with “you can do better.” Eventually, those voices didn’t need to speak anymore. We absorbed them. We became them. And left unchecked, that inner critic? It will drain your joy, your confidence… even lead to depression.
With hypnosis, I help you find those old programs hiding in your subconscious. Together, we unravel them. Replace them with beliefs that allow space for growth, for trying, for being human.
Just imagine what you could’ve done — what you still can do — if you weren’t waiting for perfect.You don’t need utopia.You need freedom.And that starts with letting go of what never existed in the first place: perfection.
If this feels familiar, reach out. You’re not broken. You’re just ready to rewrite your story.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
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