Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr
by Mags DePetris
July 18, 2025 8:00 pm
As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging – perfectionist – martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfection can paralyze me, and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin’ gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.
Recent Episodes
Summer Rewind #5: Every Good Idea is Not a Good Idea – Pausing Before I Take Action
4 days agoSummer Rewind #4: Slow is the New Fast – Shifting My Perspective on Speed
2 weeks agoSummer Rewind #3: Slow is the New Fast – Learning How to Heed My Speed
3 weeks agoSummer Rewind #2: “Slow Me Down Lord”
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