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The Roots of Perfectionism: How Early Life Experiences Shape Your Inner Critic

The Roots of Perfectionism: How Early Life Experiences Shape Your Inner Critic

Perfectionism often looks like success on the outside, but inside, it can feel like constant pressure, shame, and never feeling good enough. In this post, we explore how early life experiences shape the inner critic, and how psychodynamic therapy helps you understand the roots of perfectionism, quiet self-doubt, and begin to feel worthy without having to earn it.

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