How the Perfectionistic Overachiever Can Set New Year Goals Without Burnout
Setting New Year goals can feel overwhelming for perfectionists and high achievers who struggle with burnout, high expectations, and fear of failure. This guide offers practical mindset shifts to help you create sustainable and values-based goals without guilt, pressure, or all-or-nothing thinking. Learn how therapy can help you break old achievement patterns and build a more compassionate approach to success.
Rory Gilmore Syndrome: Why High-Achievers Struggle with Anxiety and Burnout And How Therapy Can Help
Many gifted, high-achieving adults grow up praised for their accomplishments and later struggle with perfectionism, burnout, and constant pressure to succeed. This pattern, described as “Rory Gilmore Syndrome” can lead to anxiety, guilt around rest, and a deep reliance on external validation. In this post, I explore why this happens, how it impacts emotional well-being, and how therapy can help you break free from productivity-driven stress.