The problem is that this relentless pressure can seriously affect our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The good news is that you don’t have to keep living that way.
The trick is to recognize the difference between being a high achiever and a perfectionist.
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Perfectionism is often more a form of self-sabotage than an asset.
When it comes to stress, “do your best” is better than “be perfect.”
In the long run, it’s healthier as well.
Are You a Perfectionist?
They also engage in behaviors that are less than healthy as well.
Of course, letting go of some of these tendencies is often easier said than done.
How can you draw the line between being excitedly busy and overwhelmed?
If you skimp on stress relief, reaching your goals will be much harderexhausted people eventually lose their momentum.
you could also relieve stress by giving everyone else a break as well.
How can you do this?
Takeaways
It’s tough to stop putting pressure on yourself.
You might even be afraid that if you relax a bit, things will fall apart.
But putting less pressure on yourself can be key to feeling better and living a better life.
