Episode

Ep 113: 6 Reasons Perfectionists Struggle to Change

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The Healthy Compulsive Project
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Apr 29, 2026
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Summary

For people who are stubbornly perfectionistic, obsessive and compulsive, change can be hard to come by. Particular personality traits that can be positive can also manifest negatively. In this post we explore six of the main blocks to change, including, avoidance motivation, impatience, magnifying difficulties, unrealistic goals, being too cerebral, and clinging to the safe benefits of old ways.