I want to tell you a story about how letting go of perfect added so much joy on a recent trip to Mexico - for me and for others. Here's the start of the story: I used to be TERRIFIED to sing alone in front of other people. I was afraid my voice would crack and I would get off key and sound terrible. Basically, I was afraid of not being perfect.

I purposefully decided to slow down and work less this summer, but when I actually started to do it - it was WEIRD. Old rules showed up telling me to work harder and be more productive. Then, on the morning of June 24, I had a realization that has changed everything for me - and will help you to let go of should and supposed-to as well.

Do you have a photo that REALLY looks like you? Here’s mine - I'm in second grade. Holding a snake and looking STRAIGHT at the camera with a smile. I'm also rocking a mullet. I look at this photo and see a girl who knows EXACTLY who she is - before the rules I was taught to play took hold.

I used to be the classic over-doer. I over-did EVERYTHING. School, work, exercise - even fun! And then I realized I didn't want to keep living that way. So I dug in. And I let go. Here are the top three things that are different TODAY from when I was living in constant over-doer, proving mode.

I've noticed something with many of my coaching clients over the years. When they talk about self-care, it ends up being about all the things they think they "should" do. But those things don’t often actually work for them. Here’s a different approach to take.

I recently hosted a webinar on letting go of perfect and living your truth with 100 women. The fear of disappointing people was the NUMBER ONE thing women shared that was standing in their way. So what can you do about it? How can you get past the fear of disappointing people so you can live your own truth? Here are three steps to help you get there.

Feeling like you constantly have to work harder and do more can lead to burnout. Worrying about making a mistake can cause stress and anxiety. All the pressure you're putting on yourself to be successful is a weight on your shoulders, dragging you down. Here are 5 steps you can use today to let go of perfectionism and feel FREE.