Letting Go of Caregiver Perfectionism

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We explore how caregiver perfectionism takes hold, why it leads to burnout, and what sustainable care looks like when you trade flawless for present. We offer clear shifts, practical examples, and permission to rest without guilt.

• naming caregiver perfectionism and its quiet start
• the pressure of “should” thoughts and why they’re not facts
• unpredictability of care and the myth of flawless outcomes
• comparison traps and hidden struggles behind closed doors
• the real costs of chasing perfect on health and relationships
• reframing success around effort, presence, and intention
• examples of sustainable care and “good enough” choices
• boundaries, rest, and asking for help without guilt
• why presence matters more than perfection

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