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08/06/2025

Do I really need to be perfect? 🤔
Perfectionism can sneak in when our drive to do well gets tangled with self-worth. While healthy striving embraces growth and allows for mistakes, maladaptive perfectionism stems from fear, comparison, and unrealistic expectations—often fueled by social media, conditional praise, or past trauma.

It can show up as procrastination, relationship strain, and constant self-criticism, despite external success. But healing is possible. 🌱
Self-compassion, flexible thinking, and letting go of “all or nothing” beliefs can help us move from burnout to balance. You’re allowed to be human—not perfect. 💛

07/23/2025

Self-esteem is your sense of self-worth—how much you value, trust, and accept yourself. It’s shaped by early experiences, the messages we receive, and how we respond to success or failure.

Low self-esteem can lead to self-doubt, anxiety, and people-pleasing, while healthy self-esteem supports resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being. 🌱

So how do we build it?
✨ Practice self-compassion
✨ Challenge negative self-talk
✨ Set and protect your boundaries
✨ Celebrate small wins
✨ Surround yourself with supportive people

Small steps over time lead to lasting change. 💛🧸

10/22/2024

Welcome to the Black Law Professionals Reset event! Join us at Therapy Avenue for a day of networking, connecting career with passion, and practical stress management techniques. This in-person event will be held at 405 The West Mall. Gain insights from Registered Psychotherapist Krystal Meek and connect with fellow professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to Reset, Restore, and Rebalance. Articling students are welcome. See you there!

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02/02/2024