In this episode of Her Career Her Way, Hazel Ann explores the concept of perfectionism, discussing its impact on self-worth and personal growth. This episode reframes perfectionism from a character flaw into a strength you haven't learned to channel yet.
We break down the science (30-42% genetic), explore the 5 perfectionist types, and expose why society wants women "balanced" instead of powerful. You'll get practical tools to transform perfectionism from prison to power—including self-compassion techniques, restoration strategies, and language shifts that separate your work from your worth.
Bottom line: Your perfectionism protected you. Now let it serve you differently.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
✨ Perfectionism is 30-42% genetic—you're wired this way, not broken
✨ 5 types exist: Intense, Classic, Parisian, Procrastinator, Messy—each needs different strategies
✨ Adaptive (playing to WIN) vs. Maladaptive (playing NOT to lose)—shift your approach, keep your standards
✨ Self-worth ≠ performance. "That didn't go well" ≠ "I'm terrible"
✨ The Balance Trap: Society limits women's bandwidth to limit their power
✨ Self-compassion reduces maladaptive perfectionism WITHOUT lowering standards
✨ Language matters: "This could be better" (opinion) vs. "I'm terrible" (self-judgment)
✨ You're not living in preparation—this IS your life
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