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Why Perfectionists Struggle with Hobbies and How to Start Enjoying Life Again

Jessica Vartanyan 10/9/25 Jessica Vartanyan 10/9/25

Why Perfectionists Struggle with Hobbies and How to Start Enjoying Life Again

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Why Saying “No” Is So Hard — And How Therapy Can Help You Break Free from People-Pleasing

Jessica Vartanyan 9/24/25 Jessica Vartanyan 9/24/25

Why Saying “No” Is So Hard — And How Therapy Can Help You Break Free from People-Pleasing

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What If It Was Trauma? How Subtle Emotional Wounds Affect Mental Health

Jessica Vartanyan 7/3/25 Jessica Vartanyan 7/3/25

What If It Was Trauma? How Subtle Emotional Wounds Affect Mental Health

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Why It’s So Hard for Some People to Admit They’re Wrong: The Role of Shame in Accountability

Jessica Vartanyan 5/23/25 Jessica Vartanyan 5/23/25

Why It’s So Hard for Some People to Admit They’re Wrong: The Role of Shame in Accountability

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Why Perfectionists Feel So Guilty — And How to Let Go of It

Jessica Vartanyan 4/9/25 Jessica Vartanyan 4/9/25

Why Perfectionists Feel So Guilty — And How to Let Go of It

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Overcome Your Fear of Perfectionism: Take the Leap Anyway

Jessica Vartanyan 4/1/25 Jessica Vartanyan 4/1/25

Overcome Your Fear of Perfectionism: Take the Leap Anyway

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The Hidden Side of Perfectionism: How It Fuels Anxiety and How Therapy Can Help

Jessica Vartanyan 3/17/25 Jessica Vartanyan 3/17/25

The Hidden Side of Perfectionism: How It Fuels Anxiety and How Therapy Can Help

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How to Cope with Disappointment as a Perfectionist

Jessica Vartanyan 3/10/25 Jessica Vartanyan 3/10/25

How to Cope with Disappointment as a Perfectionist

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Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Embracing Your Inherent Worth and Finding Balance

Jessica Vartanyan 3/5/25 Jessica Vartanyan 3/5/25

Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Embracing Your Inherent Worth and Finding Balance

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The Hidden Impact of Negative Core Beliefs and Perfectionism on Your Potential

Jessica Vartanyan 2/18/25 Jessica Vartanyan 2/18/25

The Hidden Impact of Negative Core Beliefs and Perfectionism on Your Potential

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Why High Achievers Need to Learn to Say "No"

Jessica Vartanyan 2/12/25 Jessica Vartanyan 2/12/25

Why High Achievers Need to Learn to Say "No"

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Are You a Perfectionist? How Letting Go Could Improve Your Mental Health

Jessica Vartanyan 2/5/25 Jessica Vartanyan 2/5/25

Are You a Perfectionist? How Letting Go Could Improve Your Mental Health

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Overcoming Perfectionism: How a Growth Mindset Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Jessica Vartanyan 2/1/25 Jessica Vartanyan 2/1/25

Overcoming Perfectionism: How a Growth Mindset Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

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How to Approach New Year’s Resolutions as a Perfectionist

Jessica Vartanyan 12/29/24 Jessica Vartanyan 12/29/24

How to Approach New Year’s Resolutions as a Perfectionist

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Don’t Just Survive, Thrive: A Guide for the Perfectionist

Jessica Vartanyan 12/5/24 Jessica Vartanyan 12/5/24

Don’t Just Survive, Thrive: A Guide for the Perfectionist

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How Perfectionists Handle Achievements

Jessica Vartanyan 2/5/24 Jessica Vartanyan 2/5/24

How Perfectionists Handle Achievements

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Perfectionism and Shame

Jessica Vartanyan 12/31/23 Jessica Vartanyan 12/31/23

Perfectionism and Shame

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Dear Perfectionists, It’s O.K. to Ask for Help

Jessica Vartanyan 11/29/23 Jessica Vartanyan 11/29/23

Dear Perfectionists, It’s O.K. to Ask for Help

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Why Self-Compassion Can Be Hard for a Perfectionist

Jessica Vartanyan 9/6/23 Jessica Vartanyan 9/6/23

Why Self-Compassion Can Be Hard for a Perfectionist

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Struggling with Anxiety? How Therapy Can Help

Jessica Vartanyan 8/28/23 Jessica Vartanyan 8/28/23

Struggling with Anxiety? How Therapy Can Help

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