Tagged: letting go of perfectionism

A softly lit handwritten checklist with phrases like “be good” and “don’t mess up” lightly crossed out, and items like “trust yourself” checked, symbolizing the process of letting go of internal pressure and learning self-trust.

Authenticity / Challenging Emotions / Self Worth

April 13, 2026

Letting Go of Shoulds and Learning to Trust Yourself

A reflection on food, “shoulds,” and the deeper patterns we live by—and what it looks like to begin trusting yourself instead of trying to be good.