How Perfectionism is Affecting You.

Feb 3

Written By Guest User

In this episode Sarah & Pam discuss:

How perfectionism shows up in different ways for different people.
Why perfectionists don't actually identify as perfectionists.
How perfectionism fuels anxiety. How being a high achieving child can lead to perfectionism as an adult.
How perfectionism can prevent you from having fun hobbies.
How avoidance is actually perfectionism.
How perfectionism can limit your career potential.
Phrases that can help reframe thoughts that are holding you back.
Using a growth mindset.
Options for getting help with perfectionism.
Why practicing doing things you're not good at is important.
How reflection on things you see as mistakes can help you learn.
What reflection means vs. rumination.
How building awareness helps you see patterns as they happen for quicker recovery.
Recommendation for Unwinding Anxiety by Dr. Jud Brewer.
Learning to trust that you can handle whatever happens.
Loving your imperfect self (and others).

Links to things we mentioned:
Learn about Unwinding Anxiety here or read the book Unwinding Anxiety by Dr. Jud Brewer.
The Saboteurs quiz we discuss is available for free here.
The neurofeedback brain training that was used to treat her partner's anxiety was done by Peak Brain Institute here.

"To live in this realization is to be without anxiety about non-perfection."
- Hsin-Hsin Ming: Verses on the Faith-Mind

Full transcripts available at www.easiershow.com

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