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What if letting go of perfectionism meant you could finally rest while still achieving your goals?

In this episode of Deeply Rested, Maegan Megginson chats with Amber Petty, a freelance writer and writing coach, to explore the many ways perfectionism impacts our lives—and how to move past it. 

Amber, whose work has appeared in many major publications, shares her personal journey of navigating perfectionism, from childhood experiences to its role in her professional life. Together, Maegan and Amber unpack how perfectionism keeps us stuck, where it shows up most often, and why it can be so hard to let it go. 

In this candid conversation, Amber introduces practical strategies to help us push past perfectionism and embrace imperfection as part of the creative process. You’ll learn techniques you can use starting today to stop perfectionism from keeping you on the sidelines of your own life. 

In this episode, Amber will share:

• How perfectionism keeps us stuck (00:06)
• Amber’s journey from perfectionism to progress (01:12)
• The roots of perfectionism (10:48)
• Simple strategies to move past perfectionism (34:50)
• Why imperfection sparks creativity (38:27)
• The power of community in overcoming perfectionism (46:18)
• How letting go of perfection creates space for rest and joy (47:46)

Tune in to learn how you can loosen perfectionism’s grip and start creating with more freedom, authenticity, and joy. 

Meet The Guest 

Amber Petty

Amber Petty helps creatives get bylines and build audiences. She’s written for the New York Times, Parade, Bustle and others and her clients have been seen in Huffington Post, the New Yorker, Washington Post, the New York Times, the Guardian, Business Insider and lot more. After growing her business to 6 figures in the first year and gaining an email list of 11,000, she’s helped hundreds write (for actual money), get PR, and build a platform for their creative career.

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