do you feel Like you’re never good enough?
The need to appear or act perfect all the time can really hold us back.
When we constantly and critically judge ourselves, we unintentionally stand in our own way!
i can help you overcome the struggle.
What is perfectionism?
Perfectionism is the refusal to accept any less than perfection from ourselves, and sometimes from others. To add to the problem, it corresponds with a focus on negative self-criticism & others’ evaluations, often stifling our abilities to try new things.
Some of the ways perfectionism can manifest is:
allowing ourselves no room for error
focus on efficiency, effectiveness or the end result only - no joy in the process or allowing yourself room to learn and grow
feeling worthless and/or depressed when we don’t achieve the desired outcome
having extremely high standards, oftentimes, unattainable ones
having a harsh and loud inner-critic
having a lack of acceptance for different ways of doing things
feeling paralyzed; procrastinating in waiting for the “perfect” time
feeling like nothing - including yourself - is ever good enough
you are good enough!
the impact of perfectionism
Feel like you’re always stuck while trying to get ahead?
Exhausted from trying to maintain perfection endlessly?
Want to learn to ways to accept your own humanness and free yourself from the exhausting treadmill of the impulse to be perfect all the time?
Perfectionism is relentless. As soon as you feel you’ve “made it,” three’s another goal taunting you, telling you that you’re not good enough. It can take all the joy out of achieving something new. It can swipe your efforts right off the table, rendering them useless in your thoughts.
Perfectionism is NOT about “doing your best”, it’s actually an attempt to shelter yourself from criticism, shame, and/or ridicule.
Perfectionism takes over your entire life and makes everything HARD.
Are you looking for a kinder, less demanding way? Know that I offer compassionate, empathetic therapy free of judgement.
Want off the treadmill?
how does therapy for perfectionism work?
We’ll start by working to understand where your perfectionism stems from and what role it plays in your life. Then you’ll learn practical tools to help you:
heal your perfectionist wounds
create self-compassion & self-love
learn to think & live in the “gray zone”
practice being “good enough”
celebrate YOU wholeheartedly
accept and appreciate your progress over perfection
ready to let go and have fun again?
perfectionism can suck all the joy from your life.
I work with women experiencing exactly what you are right now.
You’re not alone.
Perfectionism can stop you from growing, learning, and enjoying the beautiful, messy process that is LIFE! I can help you.
YOU can find joy again!
Life JOY Therapy specializes in treating professional women in Ontario with issues that are affecting their quality of life, productivity, relationships, and feelings of self-worth. Founder Jennifer Bartok offers an attachment-oriented experiential approach to therapy based on your own humanistic experiences making each and every session custom-tailored to you and your needs. She draws from her expertise in Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) that uses our biological needs of attachment to understand our emotions, reactions within relationships and helps clients experience the impact that their emotions have on their life and ways to change. She holds multiple credentials and certificates. Read more about Jennifer here.
