Are You a Perfectionist?

If so—welcome. You’re in good company.

Now take a moment to reflect:
How has perfectionism shaped your life?
-Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards?
Is making a mistake something you just can’t accept?
-Does criticism feel less like feedback and more like a personal attack? (Just me?)
-Do you crave approval—wanting everyone to be proud of you and your choices?
-Do you avoid taking risks, speaking your truth, or putting yourself out there?

I see this all the time—especially with the people I coach. Almost every single one of them identifies as a perfectionist.

They want to do it right. They want to do it well.
Which is admirable… but also incredibly limiting.

Perfectionism can feel like a cozy little safety cage—comfortable, familiar… and totally confining.

It holds us back from discovering what’s truly possible.
From exploring what we really want.
From living fully—and having fun while we’re at it.

We’re conditioned from an early age to strive for perfection:
A+ grades. Gold stars. Praise for doing things “the right way.”
But at some point, you start to realize… that stuff doesn’t actually matter.

What matters is creating a life that feels authentic.
A life that’s fulfilling, aligned—and yes, even fun.

And if starting a business is something you’ve been dreaming about, please don’t let perfectionism be the thing that stops you.

In this week’s video, I’m talking to Karen, a coach who helps mid-life women feel empowered with their finances—so they can live a life they love now and in retirement.

Karen shares how building her business helped her finally let go of perfectionism, find her voice, and build real confidence in herself.

You can follow along with Karen here:

Website: www.karencarle.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KarenCarleCoaching

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