Procrastinating, starting and not finishing projects, and not trying new things can all be signs of perfectionism.
We often mistakenly think that if we don’t aspire to be like Martha Stewart, then we’re not perfectionists.
In this episode, I help you to identify the subtle ways in which perfectionism may be holding you back.
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Sneak Peek Into What You’ll Learn…
0:30 – Julie unpacks the idea of “perfectionism.” She reflects on how she was set up to become a perfectionist and explores the difference between excellence and perfectionism.
6:30 – Perfectionism is often our attempt to protect ourselves. Julie discusses the role of fear in our lives and how it can often show up as perfectionism.
7:23 – What are key strategies you can you use now to overcome perfectionism? Julie outlines 4 powerful methods you can use to break free.
12:22 – Julie explains how our perception of our performance and our often unrealistic, self-imposed standards can lead to destructive, negative self-talk. She provides concrete ways you can overcome this negativity.
Quotable quotes:
“Excellence is great and probably has a lot to do with how you go to where you are. But there is a difference between striving to be excellent and perfectionism.”
“Excellence is constructive and energizing while perfectionism is destructive and demoralizing.”
“Practice radical self-acceptance. We, my friends, are our own, harshest critics.”
