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title: Tips From Angie - How Do We Overcome Perfectionism
description: Do you struggle with perfectionism? It’s not uncommon among fitness professionals. In her last video, Angie Miller shared 9 signs of perfectionism and how it can hold us back.  In this video, Part II in her series on perfectionism, she shares five ways we can overcome it and move forward with healthier tools.
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# Tips From Angie - How Do We Overcome Perfectionism

Posted by Angie Miller, MS

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*Do you struggle with perfectionism? It’s not uncommon among fitness professionals. In her last video, Angie Miller[shared 9 signs of perfectionism](https://blog.afaa.com/tips-from-angie-what-is-perfectionism-and-how-does-it-hold-us-back-part-1) and how it can hold us back.  In this video, Part II in her series on perfectionism, she shares five ways we can overcome it and move forward with healthier tools.*

 

1. *Focus on the First Step not the Final Product*
2. *Set a Deadline*
3. *Confront your Fears*
4. *Turn Mistakes into Lessons*
5. *Avoid All or Nothing Thinking*

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### About the Author:

Angie Miller, M.S., is a health and fitness educator, speaker, and licensed counselor. She teaches at Northern Illinois University in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education and presents at mental health and fitness conferences worldwide. Angie owns her own fitness company, Angie Miller Fitness, and she is a [Master Instructor](https://www.nasm.org/continuing-education/master-trainer) for NASM, AFAA, and Kettlebell Concepts. She writes for fitness journals and digital communities and publishes a weekly blog where she covers fitness and lifestyle topics. You can learn more about Angie on her website, http://www.angiemillerfitness.com

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