More Than High Standards: What Perfectionism Is Really About

Perfectionism isn’t always about being your best—it’s often about staying safe. Especially for children of immigrants, first-gen teens, and high-achievers, perfectionism can start as a survival strategy shaped by family dynamics, emotional insecurity, and the need to earn love through performance. In this blog, we unpack the deeper roots of perfectionism and why healing starts with unlearning survival mode.