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Perfectionism is often praised in the workplace, especially in high-performing environments where accuracy, competence, and reliability matter. But for many professionals, perfectionism isn’t a “nice-to-have personality quirk”; it becomes an internal pressure cooker of impossible standards, relentless self-criticism, and fear of getting it wrong. If you’ve ever felt like your best is never good enough , or you can’t switch your mind off even after work, you might be living wi

For many professionals, perfectionism doesn’t look like obsessing over colour-coded spreadsheets or endlessly polishing emails. It’s far more subtle and far more draining. It’s the unrelenting high standards  you set for yourself (and often for others), the expectation that everything you touch should be excellent, seamless, flawless. It’s the voice that says: “If I don’t give 110%, I’m not doing enough.” “If I make one mistake, people will think less of me.” “If I don’t do

When you’re struggling with burnout, the question often isn’t “Do I need help?” but “ What kind of help do I need?” Both coaching and therapy can make a real difference - but they serve different purposes, and the right choice depends on where you are in your burnout journey. Understanding Burnout Burnout often starts quietly - you push through stress, ignore exhaustion, and keep going until your energy, focus, and motivation begin to slip. By the time most people notice some

Burnout doesn’t usually arrive with a bang. It creeps in quietly; through long hours, rising pressure, and the gradual fading of joy in work you once loved. Many professionals write off the symptoms as “just being busy,” but burnout is more than tiredness. It’s a form of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that can seriously impact your wellbeing and career if left unaddressed. Recent UK data shows that 92% of employees  have experienced stress or burnout at some point

Burnout is more than just feeling tired - it’s a deep, emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged stress that...

Stress is often seen as “part of the job” for high-performing professionals. Tight deadlines, high-stakes decisions, and constant...

When you hear the word 'self-care', what do you think of? Taking a bubble bath? Having a massage? A cup of tea? Lighting a candle? But...