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Anxiety and perfectionism often go hand in hand. High standards, careful planning and staying on top of everything can feel helpful for a while, but over time they can become exhausting. This article explores how anxiety and perfectionism can reinforce each other, and what can help when getting things right starts to feel like the only way to feel okay.

Perfectionism can feel like a superpower - the drive to do things well, to care deeply, to be reliable. But when those strengths stretch too far, they can quietly lead to burnout, exhaustion, and that persistent feeling that nothing is ever enough. In this post, we explore why perfectionism can become overwhelming, and how self-compassion and psychological flexibility can help you maintain your high standards without running yourself into the ground.