The Body Lab

281 | Finally Overcoming The Perfectionism Trap

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Perfectionism isn’t a high standard—it’s a survival mechanism designed to protect your nervous system from the anxiety of a chaotic environment or an unrealistic expectations trap.

In this episode, I break down why your brain forces you into a "perfectionist freeze" or procrastination loop when your workload feels too heavy, and how to break it instantly using flexible, moving dials rather than…