Overcoming the Pressure to Be Perfect: Finding Relief from the Hamster Wheel of Perfectionism

30/01/2025 37 min

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Episode Synopsis


So many people experience a pressure to be perfect. Whether it's teens, adults, parents or even relationships, so many people get paralyzed by a fear of failure and a perceived need to be perfect.

In this conversation, licensed counselors Claire Brown and Jonathan Kittel explore the roots of perfectionism and the toll it can take on us. They discuss how the cycle of perfectionism can feel like being stuck on a hamster wheel, while also identifying ways to break free from this pressure. The counselors identify behaviors that promote our well-being, and help people understand how to move forward to find peace and contentment.

To read the accompanying blog for this podcast, check out the following link https://wellspringgreenville.com/overcoming-the-pressure-to-be-perfect/

To read Claire's bio, check out the following link https://wellspringgreenville.com/about/claire-brown/