Breaking The Perfectionism Cycle - by Mariana Oyaga

COURSE

Breaking The Perfectionism Cycle

With Mariana Oyaga

This course is a gentle exploration of perfectionism and the ways it can shape how we see ourselves, our efforts, and our lives. Through reflection and simple practices, you’ll explore what lies beneath the need to get things right, learn to appreciate the journey as much as the outcome, and discover the freedom of knowing when good enough is enough.


Meet your Teacher

Mariana is a meditation and mindfulness teacher dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves and create more fulfilling, meaningful lives. Through her personal journey with perfectionism and years of exploring mindfulness, self-awareness, and inner growth, she brings a warm, compassionate, and practical approach to her teachings. Her work invites people to cultivate greater self-acceptance, presence, and trust in their own inner wisdom.

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4 Days

6 students

5.0 stars

12 min / day

Workplace

English


Lesson 1

The Fear Beneath Perfectionism

This lesson explores what may lie beneath perfectionism—the fears, needs, and longing for safety, acceptance, and reassurance that can drive us to strive for everything to be just right. It invites you to look beneath the pressure to achieve and begin meeting yourself with greater compassion, understanding, and self-acceptance.

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Lesson 2

When Perfectionism Steals Your Joy

Perfectionism can make us so focused on the final result that we overlook the experience along the way. We may quickly move past our accomplishments, noticing what could be improved instead of appreciating the effort, growth, and moments of joy that were already part of the journey. This lesson invites you to slow down, recognize what you have given, and make more space to celebrate along the way.

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Lesson 3

The Result Is Not The Whole Story

We often measure ourselves by the results we achieve, even though so much of life is shaped by circumstances beyond our control. We can give something our time, care, attention, and love while the outcome unfolds in its own way. This lesson invites you to separate your worth from the results you create, and to recognize the value of how you show up, what you give, and what you learn along the way.

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Lesson 4

Knowing When Good Enough Is Enough

Perfectionism can make it difficult to recognize when something has received enough of our time, energy, and attention. There may always be another detail to improve, another possibility to consider, or another way to make something better. This lesson invites you to practice discernment, recognize when you have given something the care it needs, and discover the freedom of knowing when it is time to let it rest and move forward.

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