The Perfectionist’s Survival Kit: 5 Quick Fixes When You Feel Like You’re Not Enough
Life feels like a full-time juggling act.
You’re balancing meetings, school runs and everything in between, all while that little voice in your head whispers that you could be doing it better.
You’re not the only one who feels like that.
I used to feel like that and many of my clients, incredible women like you, carry the weight of perfectionism every single day. Sometimes unknowingly.
Trying to make everything perfect can be why life feels overwhelming at times.
However, the answer is not to lower your standards. That’s not going to make you feel any better.
You simply need some tools to help you reset when perfectionism starts to take over.
Interrupt the Inner Critic
Perfectionism thrives on that relentless inner chatter telling you you’re not enough. The moment you hear it, call it out.
Ask yourself, “Would I speak to my best friend like this?”
If the answer’s no, then it’s time to change the script.
As Brené Brown reminds us: “Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimise or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame.”
That inner critic loses its grip the second you shine a light on it.
Shrink the Task
We are often trying to do everything, all at once, and at an Olympic level.
That’s when overwhelm sets in.
Instead, break the task down.
Write the next two steps only, then act on them one at a time.
By shrinking the mountain into molehills, you’re making the task ahead of you doable and you’re creating momentum.
It’s that momentum that will fuel you to continue.
Remember: Done Beats Perfect
How many times have you delayed sending that email or finishing that project because it wasn’t “ready”?
Perfectionism delays progress. Progress fuels confidence.
Replace the waiting game with action.
Ask for Help
Perfectionists often carry the world on their shoulders, thinking it’s a weakness to lean on others.
In reality, asking for help can be your best option.
Delegating tasks or asking for support from a partner, colleague or friend creates space for you to breathe. And breathing space is what boosts your self-esteem and will give you clarity to see what you cannot see.
Anchor Back to Your Values
When you’re spinning in the cycle of overwhelm, perfectionism tricks you into chasing things that don’t matter.
Pause and ask: “Does this align with my values or am I just trying to prove something?”
Anchoring yourself back to what matters most gives you perspective, peace and the confidence to choose wisely.
You don’t need to be flawless to be worthy.
You don’t need to tick every box to be enough.
You simply need strategies that keep you grounded when perfectionism pulls you off course.
This is what I help my clients with.
I support high-achieving working mums who feel under pressure, who are battling with perfectionist tendencies, and who desperately want to build a more balanced, joyful life.
Together, we clear the noise, build confidence and create habits that actually work for the woman you are, not the impossible standard you think you should be.
If any of this resonates with you, why not book a call?
Coaching isn’t about fixing you. You are not broken.
It’s about giving you the tools, perspective and support to thrive. Imagine stepping into your life with clarity, calm and confidence. That’s exactly what’s waiting for you.
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