Connection doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence, self-compassion, and a willingness to stay a little longer in ...

Hand holding a cup that says "good enough" on it Source: Ksenia Makagonova / Unsplash As a recovering perfectionist, I've come to understand the unique challenges that perfectionism presents for ...

Do you recall the first time you were professionally rejected? It stung, right? Your ego probably even got bruised while the self-doubt set in, especially as a creative. Did it deter you from trying ...

For most people, criticism or rejection stings, but the feeling eventually fades. For others, a perceived slight can trigger an emotional reaction so overwhelming it feels like a physical blow. This ...