Category: Perfectionism

Perfectionism isn’t about ambition — it’s about fear. At ShiftGrit, we understand perfectionism as a patterned form of emotional dysregulation, often rooted in early identity beliefs about worth, safety, and acceptance. Whether it shows up as chronic overworking, avoidance, or the inability to tolerate mistakes, perfectionism often masks deeper patterns of shame, burnout, and identity conflict. This collection explores how perfectionism becomes wired into the nervous system — and how therapy can help recondition those patterns for lasting change.