145 - Perfectionism Is a Terrible Strategy: The simple habit that helps high-achievers stay consistent without burning out
High-achievers love a good plan.
We map out the perfect workout routine. The ideal morning ritual. The healthy habit that will finally help us feel organized, productive, and in control again.
And then… we quit.
Not because we lack discipline or because we don’t care, but because perfectionism quietly turns habit-building into an impossible standard.
In this episode of Burnout-Free Me, Dr. Amy Grimm explores why perfectionism is actually a terrible strategy for creating healthy habits, especially for ambitious professionals who are already carrying a lot of responsibility.
When your brain…
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