Imposter syndrome and perfectionism can feed into each other.
Mental-health experts share advice for breaking this vicious cycle.
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But when that high standard skyrockets to perfect and nothing less, it quickly becomes unreachable.
When perfection is the aim, everything falls short, meaning that success is never internalized.
And so, we arrive back at the beginning of the cycle.
trauma-informed integrative psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Or, perhaps, you avoid tackling the project entirely because you doubt your ability to see it through.
But, thankfully, the cycle doesnthaveto continue forever.
Become aware of it.
What am I afraid will happen if I set more realistic standards?
Break up big tasks into smaller ones.
Small tasks just feel more manageable and achievable than big ones, says Sejour.
Take note of your achievements.
Get a reality check from someone you love.
We are our own harshest critics, says Sejour.
trauma-informed integrative psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
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