Beyonce Opens Up About the Pressure of Perfectionism

Beyonce looks super fierce while posing for photos in the new issue of Elle Magazine, available digitally on April 5.

The 34-year-old entertainer will appear on the cover of the magazine in 25 countries this month alone with more to follow. Here is what she had to share with the mag:

On the ethos of her new Ivy Park brand: “It’s really the essence: to celebrate every woman and the body she’s in while always striving to be better. I called it Ivy Park because a park is our commonality. We can all go there; we’re all welcomed. It’s anywhere we create for ourselves. For me, it’s the place that my drive comes from. I think we all have that place we go to when we need to fight through something, set our goals and accomplish them.”

On the pressure of perfectionism: “It’s really about changing the conversation. It’s not about perfection. It’s about purpose. We have to care about our bodies and what we put in them. Women have to take the time to focus on our mental health�”take time for self, for the spiritual, without feeling guilty or selfish. The world will see you the way you see you, and treat you the way you treat yourself.”

On running her own company and being a businesswoman: “It’s exciting, but having the power to make every final decision and being accountable for them is definitely a burden and a blessing. To me, power is making things happen without asking for permission. It’s affecting the way people perceive themselves and the world around them. It’s making people stand up with pride.”

For more from Beyonce, visit Elle.com!