The perfect time will never arrive - how perfectionism is keeping you stuck

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything felt “on track”?

You were eating well, prepping meals, maybe even getting a few walks or workouts in…

And then - life happened.

You had a sleepless night.
The fridge was empty.
Work got stressful.

Or you just hit a wall of exhaustion you couldn’t push through.

And suddenly, everything that felt “under control” slipped.

Maybe you skipped breakfast and by 3pm were elbow-deep in the biscuit tin.

Maybe you grabbed takeaway again and told yourself you’d “start fresh on Monday.”

Maybe you didn’t even start - because you already felt so far behind.

That’s the all-or-nothing mindset, and it’s exhausting.

It tells us:
“If it’s not perfect, it’s not worth doing.”
“If I mess up once, I’ve failed.”
“If I can’t do it properly, I won’t do it at all.”

And over time? That perfectionism quietly turns into procrastination.

You put off taking care of yourself until everything is “just right” - 
Until the calendar clears,
Until work slows down,
Until you wake up feeling magically motivated.

But that moment rarely comes.
And the longer you wait, the more stuck you feel.

 Here’s what I want you to know: 

You’re not lazy.

You’re not broken.

You don’t need more discipline.

You need a different way - a softer, steadier approach that works with the reality of your life, not against it.

And that’s exactly what I offer inside my 12 month Nutrition, Mindset, Stress Reduction Solution

Here’s how it works:

It starts with 14 weeks of live coaching and seven foundational self-paced modules designed to help you reset your eating rhythm, reduce stress, and nourish your body and mind - in a way that actually fits into your life, not someone else’s idea of “perfect.”

Then, once you’ve laid the foundations, we continue with 9 months of monthly group coaching - so you're not left to figure it all out on your own when life inevitably gets busy or messy again.

This long-term support gives you the space and structure to build real momentum - at a pace that feels sustainable, not overwhelming. 

This isn’t about pushing harder or expecting perfection.

It’s about building sustainable rhythms that work even when life isn’t calm or convenient.

Because real change doesn’t happen when everything is perfect.

It happens when you learn how to show up - imperfectly, but consistently.  

There’s no perfect time to start - but there is a better way forward.  And I’d love to help you find it.

Em x

P.s If this is the kind of support you’ve been looking for, here’s how I can help: The waitlist for my 12-month coaching program with an early bird saving of $500 is now open

~ Bach HSc (Nutrition & Psychology) ~ Mind Body Eating Coach ~ Remedial Massage Therapist ~ www.emmaanderson.com.au