I am an overachiever. Some might even venture to call me a perfectionist. Or a psycho. Whichever you prefer, really.

As Thanksgiving approaches, though, I just wanted to take a minute to remind all of my fellow Type A personalities out there to take a breath. Relax. Take inventory of the amazing accomplishments you've most definitely accumulated up until this point, and really give yourself credit for the bounds that you've made in life.

I know a lot of the time, it's easy to finally achieve one thing and immediately shift your focus onto the next great hurdle that needs to be leapt over. This is a really shitty way of thinking, though, because you never exactly stop to recognize the value in what you just carried out. You just did something that not everyone can do, and that's pretty fucking amazing. When you're older, you'll look back on life and wish you celebrated each and every one of your successes, regardless of apparent minuteness.

So, I'm asking all of you anxiety-ridden perfectionists out there to try to relax this Thanksgiving break. Eat simple sugars, engage in unhealthy shopping habits, and enjoy time with friends and family. After that, you can return to obsessing over every detail in life. I'll be right there with you.