How perfectionism can harm you and how to reframe mistakes.

Perfection often keeps you stuck in fear and hesitation.

When you wait until something feels flawless, you may never take the step you’ve been hoping to take.

So instead you stay in “thinking” mode (let’s be real - probably “overthinking mode”), assuming that at some point the iron will be completely hot and you can strike.

But in case you didn’t know - perfection really doesn’t exist. Sure, there are some scenarios in which you get tasks just right. But that’s the exception, not the rule.

Being “less than perfect” is simply being human.

What if, instead of aiming for perfection (in relationships, in tasks), you aimed for “good enough.”

This doesn’t mean that you have no standards or values - quite the opposite. But it does mean that when something or someone aligns with your values and standards well enough, you have permission to stop at “good enough.”

“Good enough” is not a failure... it’s actually just being human. Perfection is unattainable, but “good enough” is.

Progress doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from trying, learning, and adjusting along the way. Give yourself permission to move forward even if it isn’t perfect.

Sometimes the most freeing thing you can say to yourself is, “This is good enough for now.”

If this sounds like something you want help working toward, you’re in the right place.

My name is Erin and I’m a therapist in Salt Lake City.

I work with women who have experienced trauma or who are stuck in past patterns like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-criticism. Together, we’ll help you develop NEW patterns.

I’d love to talk to you about working together - click here to schedule a free consultation call with me.

I can’t wait to talk with you.