“The Perfectionism Loop: The Psychological Shift Every Entrepreneur Needs” - with host Justine Carino
Perfectionism can look like ambition on the outside, but internally it often feels like pressure, overthinking, anxiety, and the constant belief that nothing is ever quite good enough.
In this episode of Thoughts from the Couch, I’m unpacking the mindset shift ambitious female entrepreneurs need to stop letting perfectionism run the show. We explore how perfectionistic thinking develops, why it becomes so deeply tied to achievement and self-worth, and how it quietly contributes to burnout, procrastination, overworking, and emotional exhaustion.
Using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) framework, I walk you through the exact psychological loop that keeps perfectionism alive and the practical steps you can take to start changing it. From thought logging and cognitive restructuring to behavioral experiments like the “80% rule,” time boxing, and exposure to imperfection, this episode is filled with tangible tools you can apply immediately in both business and life.
We also dive into the emotional side of perfectionism, including the discomfort of rest, the fear of slowing down, and the deeper work of separating your value as a person from your productivity and achievements.
This episode is for the woman who is successful on paper but secretly exhausted from carrying the pressure of always needing to get everything right.
If you’re successful on the outside but constantly holding everything together on the inside, The Balanced Boss is private coaching designed to help things feel calmer, steadier, and more sustainable without giving up your ambition. https://www.justinecarino.com/the-balanced-boss
