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Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Anxiety: The Patterns Keeping You Stuck After Sobriety

12 Nov 2025

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You Might Be a Perfectionist (And It’s Stealing Your Peace) If you’re constantly overthinking, procrastinating, or beating yourself up for not doing “enough” — this episode is going to hit home. Because perfectionism isn’t about having high standards.It’s about control, fear, and anxiety — and it’s quietly running your life behind the scenes. In this episode, we’re exposing how perfectionism shows up in real life (even if you don’t think you’re a perfectionist), where it really comes from, and how to start breaking the cycle. If you’ve ever said: “I just want it to be good…” “I’ll start when I feel ready…” “I can’t screw this up…” …then this one’s for you. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: Why perfectionism is actually a coping mechanism for anxiety How it shows up as procrastination, irritability, people-pleasing, and control Why so many high-functioning sober people feel stuck — even years into recovery How to spot the perfectionist pattern before it steals your peace 6 powerful mindset and structure shifts to move forward without the shame spiral You’ll also hear a personal story from me that cracked this wide open — and gave me a whole new lens on my own fear and vulnerability. If this episode called you out in the best way, share it with a friend, and DM me on Instagram! 💥 Mentioned in this Episode: 🔥 Book a Free Call with Angela -- addictionunlimited.com/call 👉 The Daily Plan to Stay SoberYour daily structure to regulate anxiety, create momentum, and keep your head clear — one page, five minutes, every day. 🛍️ Cozy Earth — Early Black Friday Sale!Get up to 40% off sitewide + stack my code ANGELA at checkout.Shop now at CozyEarth.com  

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