What if letting go of perfectionism meant you could finally rest—and still achieve your goals?

In this episode of Deeply Rested, Maegan Megginson chats with Amber Petty, a freelance writer and writing coach, to explore the many ways perfectionism impacts our lives—and how to move past it. 

Amber, whose work has appeared in many major publications, shares her personal journey of navigating perfectionism, from childhood experiences to its role in her professional life. Together, Maegan and Amber unpack how perfectionism keeps us stuck, where it shows up most often, and why it can be so hard to let it go. 

In this candid conversation, Amber introduces practical strategies to help us push past perfectionism and embrace imperfection as part of the creative process. You’ll learn techniques you can use starting today to stop perfectionism from keeping you on the sidelines of your own life. 

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

How perfectionism keeps us stuck (00:06 )

Amber’s journey from perfectionism to progress (01:12 )

Exploring the roots of your perfectionism (10:48 )

Simple strategies to move past perfectionism (34:50 )

Why imperfection sparks creativity (38:27 )

The power of community in overcoming perfectionism (46:18 )

How letting go of perfection creates space for rest and joy (47:46 )

Tune in to learn how you can loosen perfectionism’s grip and start creating with more freedom, authenticity, and joy. You can check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3DoQe8bKo0o

Connect with Amber Petty

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https://amber-petty.newzenler.com/f/write-your-pitch-in-30-minutes-green 

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