Ep. 42 Do You Feel Like You Have to Get Everything Right?

<p><b><strong>Do you feel like you have to get everything right?</strong></b></p><p>Your body. Your work. Your relationships. The way other people see you.</p><p>For many of us, perfectionism isn't really about wanting to be perfect. It's about what we believe being “good enough” will give us: safety, love, acceptance, approval, and a sense of worth.</p><p>And when that belief gets attached to our bodies, we can spend years trying to make our bodies “right”—without realizing that we're asking our bodies to prove something about us.</p><p>In this episode, I explore:</p><ul><li>Why criticism and feedback can feel so much more threatening than they seem</li><li>How perfectionism can become a way of protecting ourselves</li><li>Why our bodies can become a kind of armour</li><li>Why letting go of dieting and body control can feel surprisingly scary</li><li>How the same perfectionism pattern can show up in our work, relationships, parenting and people-pleasing</li><li>The difference between receiving someone's feedback and making their opinion mean something about your worth</li><li>Why we don't need to prove that we're good enough</li><li>And what becomes possible when we stop asking our bodies—and our lives—to prove our value</li></ul><p>At the end of the episode, I'll guide you through a short reflection to help you notice where you might be trying to prove yourself in your own life.</p><p><b><strong>Want to go deeper?</strong></b></p><p>If you're recognizing yourself in this episode and want support untangling the beliefs underneath your body struggle, I work with women privately through 1:1 coaching.</p><p>→ <b><strong>Learn about 1:1 coaching:</strong></b> www.kristinabruce.com/private-coaching</p><p>Not ready for coaching? Start with my free <b><strong>Guide to Body Peace</strong></b> for a gentle introduction to building a more peaceful relationship with your body.</p><p>→ <b><strong>Get the free Guide to Body Peace: </strong></b>www.kristinabruce.com/gude</p><p>CONNECT WITH KRISTINA<br />🌐<b><strong> </strong></b>Website:<a href="https://www.kristinabruce.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://www.kristinabruce.com/</a><br />📱 Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinabrucecoach" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/kristinabrucecoach</a></p><p><i><em>This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.</em></i></p>