18th January 2026

When habitual overthinking becomes prolonged inaction, the best remedy is to just do something.

Striving for perfection can have adverse effects

I’m a recovering perfectionist, and I know I’m not the only one in the room. We all strive for perfection to some degree; for some, this desire is practical, and for others, it’s crippling.

I admire people who aim for the best possible outcome while doing the best they can with what they have. I, on the other hand, am the kind of person who will avoid attempting certain things for fear of making a mistake. In my world, I leave no room for error, and that is not conducive to growth.

I started publishing on Medium a few years ago. All but one post have since been deleted. Why? I was worried that I wasn’t doing it right. I’ve had blogs before, and I’ve written for online magazines in the past. I’m no stranger to publishing my writing online, but I’ve always allowed the grey area of self-doubt to stop me from continuing to push forward. I always pull the plug early, before the phone even has a chance to fully charge.

Combatting crippling perfectionism

Yes, I have a crippling obsession with wanting to do things right, but I’m not so far removed from the person who does the best they can…