The concept of “perfect” is usually subjective, and can be a moving target.  Striving for the perfect job, perfect partner, perfect body - who’s to say when you’ve reached it?  How can you measure these things?  Perfectionism is often rooted in the feeling of not being good enough, and desire to push yourself to work harder, try harder, exercise more, eat less, until you can achieve that feeling.  The problem is, if you are making decisions from a place of not feeling good enough, no amount of working harder or doing more is going to make you feel good enough.

The good news is, it is possible to overcome perfectionism and learn to go easier on yourself.  You can find better work/life balance, make more space for joy and connection, and feel less fearful of failure.  Read on for 5 tips for overcoming perfectionism.

While the holiday season can often be referred to as "the most wonderful time of the year", it can also sometimes feel like the most stressful time of the year.  During the holidays, we are often so focused on what everyone else needs from us - friends, parents, spouses, children - that our own needs get pushed to the wayside.  Booking holiday travel, gift-buying and making time for extended family can often seem to take priority over all else.  However, neglecting our own needs can lead us to feel anxious, depressed  and certainly overwhelmed.  The chaos of the holiday season makes it a time that it is especially important to be mindful of taking care of our own needs - because frankly, if we're not intentional about it, it likely won't happen. Read on for tips on managing Thanksgiving anxiety and holiday stress.