Her Campus at UCLA
The Pressure to Be Perfect: How Perfectionism Can Be Counterproductive
Why is it so easy to resort to perfectionism? How to let go of unrealistic standards.
Her Campus at St. Andrews
Don’t Let Your Figs Rot
We’ll tell ourselves we’ll apply next time, join later, figure it out when we’re “ready.” Soon enough, we stopped choosing and started waiting. But here’s the thing: you’ll never...
Her Campus at UNT
Crafting In College: Killing Your Inner Perfectionist
The thing stopping you from crafting isn't skill, it's perfectionism. Here's how you beat it.
Her Campus at Bowling Green
The Art of Being Bad at Things: How Perfectionism Kills Pursuit
Be Bad at New Things!
Her Campus at U Mass Boston
Writer’s Block: Why It Happens & What To Do When It Does
Why writer’s block hits so hard—and the simple, sanity-saving strategies that actually break through it.
Her Campus at SLU
My battle with perfectionism at Austin City Limits
At Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025, I learned to let go of my preconceived notions of a picture-perfect time and had a better time!
Her Campus at UCF
Letting Go of the Fear of Failure
Failure does not have to be a daunting fear for perfectionists, but rather a stepping stone that carries us forward in achieving our goals.
Her Campus at Cal Poly
Unlocking My Creative Side: My Journey from Type A to Type B-ish
As a born-and-bred perfectionist, coming to college forced me to relinquish some of my Type-A characteristics and embrace a freer, more creative side of myself; here is what I...
Her Campus at SLU
Unprepared for the burnout: The hidden costs of overworking yourself in college
Burned out from doing it all in college? Learn about the reality of student burnout, and why rest, balance, and boundaries are the real key to success.
Her Campus at Ithaca
Struggling with Perfectionism in College
Perfectionism can feel like a constant battle, especially when you're striving for success in every area of your life. Read more to discover how embracing mistakes, celebrating small wins,...