In Episode 12, here's what's on the agenda:

💡 Insight: Perfectionism is a symptom of something

📰 Unpopular Opinion: Perfectionism can be toxic.

🧰 Expert Interview: Perfectionism is holding you back: How to achieve AND be highly productive - Grace Beverly

✨Food For Thought: 7 nuggets to overcome perfectionism

Insights:

Perfectionism goes hand in hand with anxiety; it stems from a fear of failure or the belief that making an error reflects a fundamental flaw in oneself.

Recovering from your long-time companion, perfectionism, is a gradual journey, and it requires a shift in your mindset rather than quick fixes –

Here are three transformative approaches to kickstart your progress.

1. Find Your Motivation: Discover what you're missing out on because of your fear of imperfection to fuel your journey toward personal growth.

2. Tame Your Inner Critic: Recognize and challenge the negative self-talk that perpetuates perfectionism, realizing that you don't have to be extraordinary at everything.

3. Embrace "Enough" Goals: Shift from relentless perfectionism to "appropriate effort" by allowing yourself to aim for less than your best in certain areas of your life, cultivating a more balanced and healthier approach to work and achievement.

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Unpopular Opinion

Perfectionism can be toxic

Perfectionism, when taken to extremes, becomes a toxic force in one's life, leading to heightened stress and anxiety due to the relentless pursuit of impossibly high standards.

The constant fear of making mistakes can result in procrastination and paralysis, hindering personal and professional growth.

Perfectionists often tie their self-worth to their achievements, causing negative self-image and straining relationships as they extend their unrealistic expectations to others. Read more

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Expert Interview:

Perfectionism Is Holding You Back: How To Achieve And Be Highly Productive

Beverley is a social media wellness guru and in this episode she talks about how we have this false perception that perfectionism is good for your work, but realistically it’s actually harming your work in the long term.

Grace also talks about how perfectionism affects not only our work but also our relationships and overall life quality. She suggests we change our focus from always trying to be perfect to setting achievable goals and aiming for excellence.

This shift can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling personal and professional growth. You can follow her channel here.

Food For Thought:

7 Nuggets to Overcome Perfectionism

1. Recognize perfectionism: Identify perfectionist tendencies, such as constant self-doubt and fear of failure, as they may be holding you back.

2. Focus on one thing: Avoid taking on multiple projects simultaneously. Concentrate on one goal to conserve energy and reduce pressure.

3. Avoid comparisons: Stop comparing your beginner work to experts with years of experience. Your unique path is the way to success.

4. Embrace mistakes: Don't obsess over perfection. Making mistakes is human and often makes you more likable. Learn from them.

5. Accept your imperfections: Embrace all aspects of yourself, including the imperfect ones, as they make you unique and beautiful.

6. Lighten up: Don't take life too seriously. Most things won't matter in the long run. Enjoy yourself and have some fun.

7. Embrace critique: Don't fear criticism; not everyone will like you or your work. Learn to distinguish constructive feedback from baseless opinions.

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Closing Thoughts: 

In the future, work is going to be all about being flexible, thinking outside the box, and working well with others. Perfectionism, with its constant demand for flawlessness, can hold you back.

When you let go of perfectionism, you become more adaptable. You're okay with making mistakes and learning from them, which is a big deal when things are always changing. Plus, you're more open to taking smart risks, which can lead to great ideas and progress.

But it's not just about work. Being less of a perfectionist makes you better at connecting with people. You're more approachable and understanding. And in a world that values collaboration, that's a game-changer.

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