This does keep creeping up for me too , I have to reframe my thinking . A lot of it’s to do with shame not enough validation / self esteem as a child and the critical messages .

It is hard so many things come
Into play. Letting go of the need
To perform and be perfect. Giving
Yourself some grace and giving it
To others too, HUGS

Needed to hear this tonight, sending HUGS to you all.

Glad to see you back Smithy. Many
Of us come from like households and
Have like issues. Its the peeling back of
The layers so that we can heal, HUGS

I had to learn that there is a difference between perfectionism and striving to do your best as best as you can. Perfectionism would prevent me from developing meaningful relationships with other people due to fear that they would learn about the real me and then not like me, because I wasn't perfect. Perfectionism drive me to hide my mistakes for fear of what that revelation would do to me personally and professionally. Perfectionism prevented me from owning ALL my actions and living with authenticity.

Living with authenticity has improved my life in many ways, both personally and professionally. Both of these areas have improved due to me having humility and being honest in all that I do. That would not have happened if I hadn't given up to attempts to be perfect.