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Free Online Support Groups for Perfectionism

Perfectionism can look like overthinking, procrastination, burnout, harsh self-talk, and never feeling done. Peer groups create a space to talk about the cost of those patterns with more compassion.

Live groups available daily.

Upcoming Groups

Yoga for Yahoos
BlindChick

BlindChick

New 🎉
Yoga for Yahoos

Listen in on the lecture Yoga for Yahoos discuss in group

Breathwork
Emotional regulation
Self-Improvement
2/10
Thu, 5/14, 12:00 AM60 min
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY GROUP
TheListener_77

TheListener_77

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY GROUP

Depression and Anxiety support

Anxiety
Daily check-in
Depression
1/16
Thu, 5/14, 12:00 AM60 min
Wolff’s Wednesday Night Hangout Den 🐺🪄
AmberWolffWizard

AmberWolffWizard

Wolff’s Wednesday Night Hangout Den 🐺🪄

Enjoy good company and some fun!

Affirmations
General mental health
Good company
10/14
Thu, 5/14, 12:00 AM90 min
Student Session: Finding Connection in College

Member-led

Student Session: Finding Connection in College

College Students hoping to bulid connection

Good company
Loneliness
Social anxiety
1/16
Thu, 5/14, 12:00 AM60 min
Topic context

Understanding perfectionism

Perfectionism can feel like a constant pressure to do everything flawlessly, often leading to burnout, anxiety, and self-criticism. It creates unrealistic expectations and can block people from celebrating their own progress. Peer support provides a space to unpack the roots of perfectionism and hear from others facing similar inner battles. These conversations promote self-compassion, realistic thinking, and a shared commitment to embracing imperfection as part of growth.

Why it helps

How peer support helps with perfectionism

Peer support helps with perfectionism because it is often driven by fear, not just high standards. A group can help people feel less alone in the pressure they carry and hear how others are loosening the grip of self-criticism and performance anxiety.

Inside the room

What perfectionism groups often cover

  • Fear of failure, overthinking, and harsh inner pressure
  • Procrastination, burnout, and never feeling good enough
  • How perfectionism affects work, relationships, and self-worth
  • Gentler standards, self-compassion, and more sustainable growth
Good fit for

Who these groups may help

  • People whose standards feel exhausting or impossible to meet
  • Anyone stuck in fear, overcontrol, or self-criticism
  • People wanting support around doing less perfectly and living more freely
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Frequently asked questions

What do perfectionism support groups help with?

These groups often help people talk through fear of failure, procrastination, self-criticism, overcontrol, burnout, and impossible internal standards.

Is perfectionism just about wanting to do well?

Usually it runs deeper than that. Perfectionism is often tied to fear, shame, or a belief that mistakes make someone less worthy or safe.

Can peer support help me loosen harsh standards?

Yes. It can help people recognize shared patterns, build more self-compassion, and experiment with gentler ways of showing up.
1-on-1 support

Want to speak to someone one on one about perfectionism?

Connect with a trained Peer Specialist for a private perfectionism session.

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