Is Perfection Keeping You Broke? How to Make Extra Money from Home "Imperfectly"

You know that sinking feeling you get when you want to show up—but end up stuck in a swirl of second-guessing, tweaking, and overthinking? That’s not a lack of motivation. That’s the perfectionism trap.

It’s sneaky. It disguises itself as ambition and high standards. But in reality? It’s just fear wearing lipstick.

Perfectionism tells you:

• “Don’t hit publish yet.”
• “This isn’t good enough.”
• “Once it’s perfect, THEN you’ll be ready.”

But all that waiting and tweaking? It’s costing you time, peace, and potential income.

And you’re not alone. So many brilliant women are quietly losing steam behind their screens, trying to “get it right” before they get started.

Meanwhile, opportunities pass them by—not because they aren’t capable, but because they’re waiting to feel ready.

Let’s be honest: trying to make money from home while chasing perfection is like trying to run a marathon in heels.

Here’s what it looks like:

• Spending 45 minutes choosing the perfect font for an Instagram quote… and posting it; but still not happy. It's STILL not "good enough".
• Avoiding a freebie launch in your Stories on social because you haven’t figured out the exact hex code for your brand color.
• Refusing to post that video because your camera angle isn't flattering today.

But here’s the truth bomb: The woman posting blurry selfies, uploading a Reel to IG and TikTok with a messy kitchen, sharing real stories, and offering value?

She’s getting paid.

Why? Because she’s in motion. And confidence? It loves motion.

Most of us didn’t grow up being told we could build businesses from home using nothing but our voices and a phone. So yeah—it’s normal to feel nervous.

But perfectionism isn’t protection. It’s procrastination dressed up to look noble.

And while you're trying to make it flawless, someone else is making it happen.

Even sneakier?

• You delay launching because you don’t have a logo yet. Spoiler: no one cares about your logo until they know your offer delivers. (Personal note; I still don't YET have a brand color kit haha!!)
• You over-research what “everyone else” is doing and end up watering down your voice. Which ultimately lessens who you REALLY are! Does the world want a dimmed version of you? No, I didn't think so either. 😉

It’s time to loosen the grip. Start building confidence—not from perfection, but from progress.

Here’s how:
✨ Set one goal a day—and actually finish it. Not perfectly. Just done.
✨ Talk to yourself like you would a friend. Encouraging. Honest. Kind.
✨ Start small. Record a 7 or 15-second video. Post a quote. Link to something you love.
✨ Keep a “confidence journal”—yes, that’s a thing. Jot down what you did do. Watch how those tiny wins pile up.
✨ Learn something new without needing to master it. Progress beats perfection. ✨ Write your goals down in a journal and celebrate even the smallest victories—these build the belief that you’re capable.

Here’s how women today are really making extra money from home:

• A grandma pins budgeting tips and earns affiliate commissions
• A recovering perfectionist shares messy, heartfelt posts and gets newsletter sign-ups
• A teacher resells digital downloads she didn’t even create

These women didn’t wait until they had it all figured out. They just… started.

And because they showed up, imperfectly but consistently, things started clicking.

You can too.

✨ Want to make extra money from home in a way that fits your life? Keep it super simple: Start with done-for-you products. Talk about what you already use, how you are doing what you do and why you love it. Use simple automation to follow up with leads so you're not stuck in your DM's.

Skip the stress. Build trust instead.

Real Talk:

When I first started, I was terrified of looking foolish. I’d re-record the same video 12 times, then talk myself out of posting it. The dog was barking. The neighbor was mowing the lawn. The grandbabies were yelling. My husband slammed the door.

Sound familiar?

(Dare I mention .. wondering if I should brush my teeth first? Is my make up good enough? Will they notice that menopause pimple? Is my hair a little greasy?)

But I hit record again the next day.

And again.

And eventually, someone messaged me: “Thank you for sharing this. I thought I was the only one!!”

That message made every awkward moment worth it.

Ready to finally break free from perfectionism—and actually earn from home?

✨ Grab my free guide: How to Make Extra Money from Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Marketing.

Inside, I’ll show you:

✔️ How to start small—and win big
✔️ Why messy, real content connects and converts to cash
✔️ How to use "done for you" and automate the hard stuff and keep it simple with less stress more bless!

It’s not about getting it right. It’s about getting it going.

🌻 Cheers, & chat soon
Roxanne

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