Text Emily! Maybe you've convinced yourself that perfectionism is a good trait. I can definitely see that side of the coin too, trust me... It means you have high standards, attention to detail, care about quality, have a strong appreciation doing things "right". It might reflect your goal-oriented, task-focused, reliable, forward-thinking, innovative side as you constantly look to make things BETTER. And perfectionism can have some unwanted side effects: Procrastination, stopping you in the first place, causing you to question, doubt, overthink, second-guess, never share, never feel ready, never feel smart enough, good enough. It can strain relationships, take up a lot of energy, and can even lead to burnout.  What would happen if we turn down the noise of perfectionism just 1%? In the episode, we explore exactly that as we get into: Perfectionism defined by Julia Cameron in her book, The Artist's Way (p.119-120 quoted)The upsides and downsides of being perfectionistic Three types of perfectionism that show up in our business How perfectionism can show up in marketing, collaborations, relationships, and beyond!Covert and overt perfectionism 6 Ideas to help you turn it down 1% at a time And more! Journaling Prompt (from Julia Cameron's Book The Artist's Way) What would I do if I didn't have to do it perfectly? What would I say if I didn't have to say it perfectly? Consider: Anything worth doing might be worth doing imperfectly (even badly) at first. Resources Mentioned: Becoming 7% Better Experiment (Emily's Substack Article) Content with Character Episode: How to Stop People-Pleasing in Your MarketingAbout Me:I'm Emily Aborn, Content Copywriter, Speaker, and Podcast Host of Content with Character and She Built This. I've worked with 100+ industries as a copywriter, writing original copy that increases your confidence. Fan of: being a nerd, reading, podcasts, and hiking with my husband and dog.Email: emily@emilyaborn.comWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn