Perfectionism is loud. Invisible labor is constant. And focus can feel impossible when you’re carrying it all.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Monica Packer—host of About Progress, certified habits and identity coach, and author of the upcoming book Sticky Habits—to talk about what it really looks like to build habits that support women’s lives instead of working against them.

Monica shares her own journey from overachieving perfectionist to burnout, depression, and eventually discovering a more sustainable model for growth: progress over perfection.

We dive into:

• why traditional habit advice often doesn’t work for women
• how invisible labor impacts focus, consistency, and energy
• the connection between perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking
• why flexibility—not rigidity—is the key to sustainable habits
• how “baseline habits” help you stay consistent even on hard days
• the difference between habits and routines
• and why habits should support you instead of controlling you

One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Monica’s redefinition of consistency: doing your best most of the time over time—and letting your best change.

This episode is thoughtful, practical, validating, and honestly? A huge exhale for anyone who’s tired of feeling like they’re failing at habits that were never designed for real life in the first place.

• Podcast: About Progress — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/about-progress/id1173416233
• Website: https://www.aboutprogress.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutprogress/

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