Vassia Sar

31/07/2025

If you’re always chasing perfect results, read this.

Perfectionism convinces you that success only counts if it looks a certain way — polished, planned, flawless.

But most real progress is messy.

Plans shift. Timelines stretch. You try, learn, adjust.

And when things don’t go as expected, it’s easy to panic or shut down — not because you failed, but because you never learned how to feel safe *in the process.*

The key isn’t perfect ex*****on. It’s how you speak to yourself when things feel uncertain.

Try this:

🟡 “I’m figuring it out.”

🟡 “It doesn’t have to be perfect to move forward.”⁣

That’s how you create internal safety — and stay consistent enough to actually see results.

📥 Save this for the next time your plans go off track.

🔗 Want support building sustainable momentum? Check the link in bio— you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

31/07/2025

If you’re always chasing perfect results, read this.

Perfectionism convinces you that success only counts if it looks a certain way — polished, planned, flawless.

But most real progress is messy.

Plans shift. Timelines stretch. You try, learn, adjust.

And when things don’t go as expected, it’s easy to panic or shut down — not because you failed, but because you never learned how to feel safe *in the process.*

The key isn’t perfect ex*****on. It’s how you speak to yourself when things feel uncertain.

Try this:

🟡 “I’m figuring it out.”

🟡 “It doesn’t have to be perfect to move forward.”
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That’s how you create internal safety — and stay consistent enough to actually see results.
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📥 Save this for the next time your plans go off track.

🔗 Want support building sustainable momentum? Check the link in bio— you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

28/07/2025

If you’ve ever spent 30 minutes rewriting one email...
and still weren’t sure if it was good enough —
I see you.
You didn’t get much done today...
but your brain hasn’t stopped spinning.
And now you’re exhausted.
That’s not laziness.
That’s mental overload from Perfectionism.

It shows up as:

- Rewriting/Editing the same email (report, proposal, etc) five times
- Feeling guilty or restless even after finishing a task
- Procrastinating — because it has to be just right

And beneath all of that?
Often lives a quiet belief:
“I’m not enough.”
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Here’s the shift:
Instead of saying, “I’m a failure”...
say,
“My mind is telling me that I’m a failure.”

BECAUSE:

not everything your mind is telling you is true.

And that tiny space between you and the thought?
That’s FREEDOM.

Start here:

- “Where did I learn this voice?”
- “Did someone once tell me I wasn’t enough?”
Because if it was learned
it can be unlearned.

✨ You get to choose which beliefs shape your future.
Not all of them deserve to come with you.

If this resonates with you,
Check the link in my bio — I’d love to see you there.

👉 Follow for burnout prevention & nervous system care.

20/07/2025

You don’t need to do more.

You don’t need to prove yourself one more time.

You don’t need to earn your worth by working harder.

If you’re exhausted from constantly trying to fix yourself, this is your sign to pause.

Because maybe it’s not that you’re broken.

Maybe you’re just tired of abandoning your own needs in the name of achievement.

What if the real work…

…is learning to accept yourself?

Not just your strengths.

But your limits.

Your softness.

Your needs.

Your whole, messy, beautiful humanity.

✨ Self-acceptance isn’t giving up.

It’s choosing to stop the war within—so you can finally rest, and truly grow.

If this resonates, comment "I’m accepting myself.

You don’t have to keep doing this alone.

🧠I am Vassia Sarantopoulou, a seasoned psychologist, and I'm done with the hustle culture! I am here to help high-achieving, driven leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs escape the perfectionism

If this resonates with you, comment “I accept” below and let’s start this journey together.

18/07/2025

High achievers and perfectionists often face a strange paradox

Calm is conditional.

Worth is performance-based.

And success often feels like the bare minimum.

👉 Why does this happen?

Because for many high achievers, safety and self-worth have been wired into control and achievement.

We learned (consciously or not):

“If I do everything right, no one will be disappointed. I’ll avoid failure. I’ll stay safe.”

But the cost?

Relentless pressure. Chronic stress. And a nervous system that’s always on high alert.

🌿 So what helps?

✅ Catch the “If... then...” trap.

“If I do it perfectly, then I can relax.”

That’s a setup. You deserve rest now, not just after some imagined perfect performance.

✅ Normalize internal chaos.

Feeling edgy when plans change doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means your nervous system needs more safety cues. Try grounding, self-talk, or even stating out loud:

> “It’s okay if things don’t go exactly as planned. I’m still safe.”

✅ Redefine what ‘chill’ means.

What if being chill didn’t mean having full control—but being in full relationship with your inner world?

✨ Perfectionism isn’t a personality flaw. It’s a survival strategy.

But healing means giving yourself permission to be human. Messy. Flexible. Enough.

👇 Is this you? Let’s talk.

Drop a 💬 if this hit home—or tag a friend who needs this reminder too.

15/07/2025

Anxiety isn’t always about what is—it’s often about what might be.

Research shows that anxiety is rooted in our inability to tolerate uncertainty.

And what do high-achievers often do in response?

→ Overthink

→ Overplan

→ Overcheck

→ Overdo

Each of these is an unconscious attempt to *regain control*—to create a sense of certainty where there is none. But here’s the catch:

The more you try to control the unknown, the more your brain receives the message: “We’re not safe. Stay alert.”

🌀 This creates a cycle that fuels anxiety... and eventually, burnout.

The work isn’t about controlling everything. It’s about slowly building your nervous system’s capacity to feel safe in the not knowing.

Try this shift:

“I don’t know what will happen… but I trust we’ll be okay.”

Not easy—but powerful.

Especially for those of us who learned that achievement equals safety.

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My name is Vassia and I specialize in burnout recovery, with over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped countless high achievers realize they *can* let themselves be human—imperfect, rested, and whole.

Want to know more?

✨ Link in bio ✨

14/07/2025

It’s heavy, isn’t it?
You stay up late, worrying.
Wondering what people think.
If you said the right thing.
If you looked okay.
You carry doubt like it’s your duty.

But hear this:
It is not your job to make everyone happy.
It’s not your job to pretend you're okay when you’re not.
You have the power to stop the spiral.
To let go of what drains you. To say: I matter too.

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Yes, you *do* matter.

And if you ever want to talk or need support,

I have just the thing for you.

My name is Vassia and I specialize in burnout recovery, with over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped countless high achievers realize they *can* let themselves be human—imperfect, rested, and whole.

Want to know more?

✨ Link in bio ✨

10/07/2025

Think multitasking makes you more productive? Think again.

Switching between tasks rapidly drains your brain, raises stress levels, and kills your focus.

Over time, it leads to more mistakes, less creativity, and mental exhaustion.

The solution? Single-tasking. Doing one thing at a time helps your nervous system stay calm and boosts your productivity.

Protect your energy. Work slower. Feel better. PREVENT BURNOUT.

👉 Ready to reclaim your focus and energy?

My name is Vassia, and I specialize in burnout recovery.

With over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped countless high achievers realize they can let themselves be human—imperfect, rested, and whole.

You don’t have to push through pain to succeed. Check my link in bio to see how I can help you!

08/07/2025

Burnout doesn’t always come from a toxic job.

In my 20 years of working with clients, I’ve seen that more often than not,
burnout comes from:

🔹 overgiving,
🔹 people-pleasing
🔹 ignoring your own needs

Even in a supportive, well-meaning workplace.

I’ve supported high-achievers who changed jobs hoping things would get better…

But they still felt exhausted, resentful, and on edge.
Because the real shift isn’t just external—it’s internal.

We explore questions like:
🔹 Are you setting real boundaries—or just hoping people will notice you’re overwhelmed?
🔹 Are you saying yes to keep the peace, but feeling drained inside?
🔹 Are you chasing gold stars and approval instead of rest, joy, and your own needs?

Burnout recovery doesn’t start with a new workplace.
It starts with you coming home to yourself.

👉 Follow for more tips on healing and setting boundaries that actually protect your energy.

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06/07/2025

Ever get sick right after your holiday starts?
That’s not bad luck.
It’s your nervous system crashing. 😮‍💨

When you finally slow down, your body stops running on adrenaline—and all the stress you’ve been carrying hits at once.

Here’s how to avoid the crash:

→ Ease into rest. Don’t go from 100 to 0 overnight.
→ Stay nourished & hydrated—your body needs fuel to recover.
→ Add small moments of joy daily, not just on vacation.

👉 Follow for burnout recovery & nervous system care.

03/07/2025

You’re not lazy—you’re scared.

Perfectionism isn’t about being too chill to finish things.

It’s fear—masked as high standards.

😰 You procrastinate because starting feels overwhelming

📝 You rewrite the same thing 10 times

🛑 You never “launch” because it’s not *perfect*

🙈 You avoid feedback—even if you secretly crave validation

😩 You feel stuck, even when you’re doing everything right

These aren’t signs of laziness.

They’re signs your nervous system is in a fear loop—stuck between doing too much and not enough.

As a psychologist, I see this *all the time* in high-achievers who were praised for results, not rest.

✅ Try these gentle pattern-breakers:

- Done over perfect — set a timer and finish it imperfectly

• Name the fear — judgment? rejection? failure? awareness is power

• Give yourself permission — to rest, to post it, to be seen as you are

You don’t need more pressure.

You need permission to do it differently.

🔁 Save this for when perfectionism starts whispering again.

💬 Which of these hit home? Let’s talk about it below.

30/03/2025

New Video on YouTube:5 Ways To Stop Ruminating Before Sleep !
Do you find it hard to switch off at night, with thoughts and worries flooding your brain right as you're trying to get to sleep? Does your brain feel a bit like a browser with 50 tabs open right before bed? Today I want to share with you 5 ways to stop ruminating before sleep. Join me as I share practical, science-based tips to break free from overthinking.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:14 Why do we ruminate?
03:26 5 practical ways to break free from overthinking
08:23 The strategy that worked well for me
08:44 Summary

Do you find it hard to switch off at night, with thoughts and worries flooding your brain right as you're trying to get to sleep? Does your brain feel a bit ...