
The Curse of Perfectionism
04/24/24 • 55 min
Are you struggling with the relentless pursuit of perfection in your creative endeavors? Join me as I reveal my personal struggle with perfectionism and how it's often a creator's greatest weakness. We all desire to polish our projects to be their best, but it's the raw, unfiltered content that forges the deepest connections. Drawing from the advice of Stephen King, I contrast the unwavering output of a writer with the meticulous craft of an author and advocate for embracing the identity of a creator, imperfections included.
It's the candid moments that unexpectedly go viral, and in this episode, I share how those unscripted, genuine pieces of my life have resonated with so many of you. Delving into the power of humor and authenticity, I tell tales of personal healing through content creation and illustrate how our failures can unwittingly become the stepping stones to revolutionary breakthroughs. This episode is a testament to the beauty of embracing our flaws and the unforeseen opportunities they create.
For all you content creators out there feeling stuck in the loop of perfection, I offer practical wisdom on improving your workflow and setting intentions that resonate. Discover how visualizing your ideal audience member can transform the impact of your message. I also share insights on navigating the phases of a creator's journey, from prioritizing production to scaling your output with systems and teams. This heart-to-heart is a call to action: Be authentically you, and let's connect through our shared humanity and unique voices.
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If you want to dive deeper into my content, access unlisted episodes, and ask me questions. Go download the Healthy Emotional Regulation app on the App Store today to access more content:
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Themes: Emotional Mastery, Mindset, Storytelling, Confidence, Health & Productivity, Creativity, Communication Skills, Business, Movement, Meditation, Mindfulness, Manifestation, Resilience, Letting Go, Surrender, Feminine Energy, Masculine Energy, Love, Personal Growth.
Are you struggling with the relentless pursuit of perfection in your creative endeavors? Join me as I reveal my personal struggle with perfectionism and how it's often a creator's greatest weakness. We all desire to polish our projects to be their best, but it's the raw, unfiltered content that forges the deepest connections. Drawing from the advice of Stephen King, I contrast the unwavering output of a writer with the meticulous craft of an author and advocate for embracing the identity of a creator, imperfections included.
It's the candid moments that unexpectedly go viral, and in this episode, I share how those unscripted, genuine pieces of my life have resonated with so many of you. Delving into the power of humor and authenticity, I tell tales of personal healing through content creation and illustrate how our failures can unwittingly become the stepping stones to revolutionary breakthroughs. This episode is a testament to the beauty of embracing our flaws and the unforeseen opportunities they create.
For all you content creators out there feeling stuck in the loop of perfection, I offer practical wisdom on improving your workflow and setting intentions that resonate. Discover how visualizing your ideal audience member can transform the impact of your message. I also share insights on navigating the phases of a creator's journey, from prioritizing production to scaling your output with systems and teams. This heart-to-heart is a call to action: Be authentically you, and let's connect through our shared humanity and unique voices.
Follow Me, Jayna Swan:
Website:
https://JaynaSwan.com/speaker
https://HealthyEmotionalRegulation.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayna-swan/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jayna.swan/
https://www.instagram.com/healthyemotionalregulation/
If you want to dive deeper into my content, access unlisted episodes, and ask me questions. Go download the Healthy Emotional Regulation app on the App Store today to access more content:
https://herapp.online
Themes: Emotional Mastery, Mindset, Storytelling, Confidence, Health & Productivity, Creativity, Communication Skills, Business, Movement, Meditation, Mindfulness, Manifestation, Resilience, Letting Go, Surrender, Feminine Energy, Masculine Energy, Love, Personal Growth.
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Follow Me, Jayna Swan:
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https://JaynaSwan.com/speaker
https://HealthyEmotionalRegulation.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayna-swan/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jayna.swan/
https://www.instagram.com/healthyemotionalregulation/
If you want to dive deeper into my content, access unlisted episodes, and ask me questions. Go download the Healthy Emotional Regulation app on the App Store today to access more content:
https://herapp.online
Themes: Emotional Mastery, Mindset, Storytelling, Confidence, Health & Productivity, Creativity, Communication Skills, Business, Movement, Meditation, Mindfulness, Manifestation, Resilience, Letting Go, Surrender, Feminine Energy, Masculine Energy, Love, Personal Growth.
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Follow Me, Jayna Swan:
Website:
https://JaynaSwan.com/speaker
https://HealthyEmotionalRegulation.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayna-swan/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jayna.swan/
https://www.instagram.com/healthyemotionalregulation/
If you want to dive deeper into my content, access unlisted episodes, and ask me questions. Go download the Healthy Emotional Regulation app on the App Store today to access more content:
https://herapp.online
Themes: Emotional Mastery, Mindset, Storytelling, Confidence, Health & Productivity, Creativity, Communication Skills, Business, Movement, Meditation, Mindfulness, Manifestation, Resilience, Letting Go, Surrender, Feminine Energy, Masculine Energy, Love, Personal Growth.
A Millennial's Guide to Healthy Emotional Regulation with Jayna Swan - The Curse of Perfectionism
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Welcome to the Connection Equation , where it's all about improving your relationship with yourself and others .
JaynaI'm Jayna Swan , your expert guide to building your community with confidence . This podcast explores the art and the science behind connecting with yourself and others on a whole new level . Others on a whole new level .
Jayna<If you like this episode you’ll love
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