From the Blog Posts of MSI Press Authors: Julia Aziz Speaks Out on Perfectionism
WHEN YOU DON'T LIKE TO MESS UP OR MAKE MISTAKES by Julia Aziz Do you worry about things you said or did and how other people may perceive you? Do you battle niggling feelings of not being good enough? If you resonate with the term “perfectionist,” “people pleaser,” or “impostor syndrome,” you’re most likely a highly conscientious, caring individual with an acute sensitivity to nuance. You may also struggle with an inner tension that won’t let loose, a guard and self-critic whispering “sour nothings” that something is wrong with you . On the outside, all may look manicured and pretty. On the inside, trying to maintain control and tame creativity can be an exhausting drain of energy. Read the rest of Julia's blog post HERE to consider her suggestions for coping with perfectionism. Julia authored Lessons of Labor; read more posts about Julia and her book HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on Twitter , Face Book , and Instagram . Interested