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Let Go of Perfect: Healing the “Good Enough” Wound

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Perfectionism is sneaky. It hides behind good intentions — wanting to do your best, make everyone happy, keep things running. But underneath? It’s often anxiety in disguise.


You might feel it when:

  • You can’t relax until every dish is done.

  • You replay conversations wondering if you said something wrong.

  • You struggle to start projects because you’re afraid you’ll mess them up.


You don’t need to be flawless to be loved. You just need to be real.


The Roots of “Good Enough” Wounds


Many women grew up believing love was conditional: earned through achievement, appearance, or emotional caretaking.


Perfectionism becomes a way to feel safe. But it’s exhausting, because the bar always moves.


Therapy helps you break this loop. Working with therapists specializing in anxiety and depression in Prince George, you can start noticing when your inner critic takes over and how to respond differently.


What CBT Can Teach You About Perfectionism


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches that thoughts create feelings, which drive behaviors. So when your brain says, “If I don’t get this perfect, I’ve failed,” the body feels panic and overcompensates.


CBT helps you reframe those thoughts:

  • From “I have to do it all” → to “It’s okay to ask for help.”

  • From “I should be better” → to “I’m learning as I go.”

  • From “I can’t stop” → to “I can pause, even if it’s uncomfortable.”


Progress isn’t perfection. It's presence.


You deserve a life that feels softer, not just more productive. Therapy can help you build that one small permission at a time.




About HML Wellness Solutions

At HML Wellness Solutions, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic stress, and life transitions. Based in Prince George, BC, we offer both in-person and secure online counselling across British Columbia—making therapy accessible no matter where you are.


Our team of experienced mental health therapists specializes in approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to help professionals in high-stress roles build emotional resilience and regain a sense of balance.

If you’re looking for affordable therapy services in Prince George or online counselling in BC, we’re here to support you.


You don’t have to figure it out alone. Click here to learn more or book a session here.


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