Perfectionism Treatment
Are you trying to be the perfect partner, the perfect parent, the perfect employee or business owner, the perfect friend…?
Do you constantly feel overwhelmed with your high expectations, and do you often feel like a failure?
Do you have a strong need to be in control, and are you always thinking 10 steps ahead to plan for all the things that could go wrong?
Are you a procrastinator and do you have difficulty finishing things?
If this sounds like you, there is a strong chance you are a perfectionist!
- How much stress is this causing you?
- How much does it affect your ability to feel joy?
- How much does it impact the quality of your life?
Understanding Perfectionism
Perfectionists often don’t think that they are perfectionists, because they see themselves as being far from perfect! Perfectionism is often mistaken for ‘being perfect’ or ‘doing something perfectly’. Many people assume that it must be a positive thing. However other people think of being a perfectionist is negative. So, is perfectionism a good or a bad thing?
Perfectionism involves putting enormous pressure upon ourselves to meet very high standards, which then greatly influences the way we view ourselves. A perfectionist’s self-worth is greatly influenced upon your ability to strive for, and achieve your unrelenting standards, despite the huge personal costs and negative consequences of setting such expectations. Perfectionists often suffer from high levels of stress and overwhelm, an inability to relax and live in the moment, adrenal fatigue, depression, and anxiety in their pursuit of trying to being perfect.
An overused strength becomes a weakness! Of course perfectionism does have some very positive benefits, eg, helping you to set goals and have high standards. However, perfectionism becomes unproductive when it involves the constant pursuit of unrealistic self-imposed high standards. Then judging one’s self-worth on the inability to meet these unrealistic benchmarks, and going through life often feeling like a failure. For instance, perfectionists tend to be highly self-critical when they do not meet their standards, or will minimise their accomplishments, and negatively compare themselves to others when they achieve their goals.
Gold Coast Perfectionism Programs
As an experienced Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and Life Coach – I have developed a comprehensive 14 week one-on-one psychoeducational Perfectionism Program:
We have helped hundreds of people who were constantly struggling in life because of this perfectionist pattern. We know that you will find this program so life-changing, and confident in your ability to reach your full potential whilst enjoying life at the same time. Reach out to take the first step to a better quality of life!
Medical Disclaimer: This information is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and is not a substitute for professional advice from your qualified health provider.
Michelle van Namen is a registered Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and Integrative Health Practitioner with over 30 years of experience working with human behaviour and improving mental health. Michelle has been trained in a broad range of evidence-based therapies. She has worked in a variety of roles within private practice, corporate organisations, education, research, and community crisis support. Established in 2006, Integrated Health Specialists is her psychology practice located on the Gold Coast, providing individual and couples therapy for adults. Michelle focuses on providing a warm, authentic and non-judgemental therapeutic space to support clients and facilitate healing and personal growth. Read more about Michelle.
BA (Hons) in Psychology: University of Wollongong, 1995
Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board (AHPRA) PSY0001395059
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI) 15525
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