Note to Self: Perfectionism and the Right to Rest

Reclaiming our bodies as sites of resistance.

Photo by Clint McKoy on Unsplash

I used to say, “I’m a perfectionist,” with a mix of self-criticism and condescension — as if sacrificing my body and soul to meet deadlines was something to brag about.

There was a time when I would wake up at 5:00 am and complete a full ashtanga practice, read the Economist…