There’s this quiet voice so many of us grow up hearing.
It says: Be good. Be careful. Don’t mess up.
It sounds like praise when you’re little – “They’re such a good kid.”
It turns into pressure when you’re older – “You should know better.” “Are you sure you’re ready?” “What will people think?”
And over time, it teaches us something deep and unspoken: being perfect is how we stay safe.
Safe from judgment.
Safe from disappointment.
Safe from standing out, messing up, or letting someone down.
But that kind of safety? It can shrink your world. It keeps you sitting quietly when you have something important to say. It keeps you over-preparing, over-apologizing, and second-guessing yourself until the moment passes. It convinces you that unless you’re fully ready, you’re not allowed to begin.
Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Rebecca Roberts, sees this all the time – not just in the people she coaches, but in her own story, too.
“Women tend to take fewer risks and question themselves,” Rebecca says. “They wonder what others will think or stop themselves from trying because of the fear of failure.”
Still, perfectionism isn’t just a women’s issue. Anyone, regardless of gender, can find themselves stuck in fear of failing, or waiting until something feels 100% safe to act.
When being “perfect” keeps us stuck
Perfection doesn’t usually look like a goal we set.
It sneaks in quietly, dressed up as self-doubt.
It’s the resume you never send because it’s “not quite there yet.”
The idea you don’t speak up about because someone else might say it better.
The workout, the meal plan, the career switch, the creative dream – you don’t even start, because if it can’t be done flawlessly, it doesn’t feel worth trying.
That’s the kind of thinking Rebecca wants to help people challenge in her upcoming webinar on April 16, 5:00–5:30 p.m. MDT: Overcoming Perfection and Stepping into Bravery.
In the webinar, Rebecca will dive into how these patterns get wired into us through family dynamics, school systems, workplace expectations, and social media. It’s not just “in our heads” – it’s in the water we swim in. And naming that is the first step toward changing it.
Bravery isn’t loud – it’s choosing to try anyway
When we think of bravery, we often imagine something loud or showy. But more often, it’s quiet. It’s deeply personal.
Sometimes bravery means raising your hand, even when your heart is pounding.
Sometimes it’s setting a boundary – especially when it feels uncomfortable.
Sometimes it’s telling yourself, “This doesn’t have to be perfect to be worth doing.”
Rebecca believes bravery is something we can all grow regardless of where we’re starting. She calls it a muscle, not a personality trait.
“Building the bravery muscle looks like stepping out of your comfort zone, taking risks, and going for the things you desire,” she says. “It comes with the possibility of failure, but you will never know how great your life can be unless you take that initial risk and step into the unknown.”
What you’ll walk away with
This isn’t just about mindset. It’s about what you do in those small, in-between moments – the ones where your inner critic gets loud, or your confidence starts to waver.
In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to:
- Catch perfectionist thinking before it spirals
- Practice small, courageous actions – even when they feel awkward
- Let go of the belief that conditions need to be “just right” to move forward
Rebecca will also share a personal story about how bravery helped her change course in her own life – a moment when she could’ve chosen comfort and perfection, but instead chose growth. She’ll offer simple strategies and practical takeaways you can use right away in your day-to-day life.
Come as you are
This webinar is a soft place to land. A chance to breathe, reflect, and remember that you're not the only one who struggles with these pressures. And that you already have more strength in you than you realize.
“Let go of the need to be perfect and bravely go out into the world and chase your dreams,” Rebecca encourages. “Everything good in life comes from acts of bravery!”
Wednesday, April 16
5:00–5:30 p.m. MDT
With Rebecca Roberts, Health and Wellness Coach
[Register here]
You don’t have to be fearless.
You just have to be willing.