In this episode of Perfecting Imperfectionism, host and Certified Professional Coach Laura Meredith takes a clear-eyed look at what perfectionism actually is, and what it isn’t. Far from being about “doing things well,” perfectionism is a fear-driven pattern that keeps us stuck, drains our energy, and chips away at our confidence. Laura breaks down how perfectionism can show up in both overt and covert ways, from micromanaging and over-editing to procrastination, people-pleasing, and avoiding action altogether. You’ll hear the sneaky phrases we tell ourselves that give perfectionism away, even when we never use the word “perfect.”

Laura also shares how to start spotting perfectionism in real time and introduces simple, practical strategies to interrupt it before it runs the show. Whether you identify as a “classic” perfectionist or suspect it’s hiding in the background of your decisions, this episode offers beginner tools and mindset shifts you need to move toward imperfect action with confidence, clarity, and self-compassion.

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