Why You Should Start Showing Up in a B+ Way (Instead of Waiting to Be Perfect)
Ever spent way too much time perfecting an email, rewriting a dating app message, or holding back in a work meeting because your idea wasn’t quite ready?
Yes. Same. Literally every day.
But here’s the secret most perfectionists never hear:
B+ work is where the magic actually happens.
Not A+. Not perfect. Just solid, thoughtful, done.
Whether you’re navigating career pressure, relationship anxiety, or just trying to keep your head above water in a city like New York—waiting to be perfect is keeping you stuck.
Let’s talk about why perfectionism is overrated, how aiming for B+ can help you grow, and how therapy in NYC can help you actually start showing up (instead of burning out).
Why Perfectionism Is Secretly Holding You Back
If you’ve always been the responsible one, the overachiever, the “get it right or don’t try” person—perfectionism might feel like a personality trait. But in therapy, we see it differently.
Perfectionism is often a coping mechanism for fear—fear of failure, judgment, or not being enough.
Here’s how perfectionism might be showing up in your day-to-day:
You procrastinate because the pressure feels overwhelming
You rework emails, resumes, or texts endlessly
You avoid speaking up unless you’re 110% confident
You burn out from over-preparing, overdelivering, and overthinking
Reflection Prompt:
What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because it’s not “perfect” yet?
What would it feel like to just do the thing at 80% and move on?
B+ Work: The Secret to Getting Unstuck
At Gluck Psychology Collective, our NYC therapy clients—especially Millennials and Gen Z professionals—often come in feeling stuck. They’re doing so much, but nothing ever feels good enough.
Here’s the shift that changes everything:
B+ effort is still worthy. Still impactful. Still enough.
Why B+ Is Better Than A+
It gets things DONE (instead of stuck in analysis paralysis)
It builds self-trust (because you realize you don’t have to be perfect to be effective)
It reduces burnout (because “good enough” is actually plenty)
It opens doors (you’re finally visible, even if it’s not perfect)
Try This Instead:
Send the email after one review—not five
Say yes to the opportunity, even if you feel “not ready”
Let your Instagram post go live—even with a typo
Practice Being Imperfect—On Purpose
This is where therapy helps. Especially in NYC, where ambition and hustle are the norm, therapy can give you permission to be human again.
Because unlearning perfectionism isn’t just about logic.
It’s about embodying a new way of being.
Try a few of these “B+ Challenges” this week:
Write a text and send it without editing it five times
Speak up in class or work even if your voice shakes
Try something creative just for fun (and let it be bad!)
Wear the outfit you actually love, not just what looks “put together”
Reflection Prompt:
What would your life look like if you were allowed to be messy, in progress, and still completely lovable?
Ready to Stop Overthinking Everything?
You don’t need to be perfect to start therapy.
In fact, it works better when you bring your messy, uncertain, imperfect self.
Located in New York City and specializing in therapy for Millennials and Gen Z, we’re here to help you slow down, feel enough, and stop overworking to prove your worth.
Let’s unlearn perfectionism—together.
Book a free consult or explore our therapy services.
