2 Questions Every Perfectionist Must Ask To Avoid The Trickery of Achievement
10/16/23 • 13 min
Ever felt you've achieved so much but still aren't satisfied? Too many driven perfectionists are never feeling good enough and struggling to maintain high-achievements without burning out. That stops now. Discover their root causes and the surprising reason why over-achieving lowers satisfaction levels for perfectionistic . Plus the only two questions you need to ask to determine if your striving is healthy or unhealthy.
Listen to the ull episode to Learn:
- The most overlooked stage of change and growth (that even top performers miss!)
- Inefficiency of constantly overcoming perfectionist thoughts + what to do instead
- When IS enough enough (how to tell)
EPSISODE 171 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-Unhealthy vs Healthy Striving
01:39-Two Fatal Flaws of Perfectionism
02:15-The Deception of Achievement
02:55-Surprising Research Findings on Perfectionists' Satisfaction
03:27-First Fatal Flaw of Achievement
04:02-Why Emotional Agility & Self-Esteem Are Required
04:50-Power of Rewiring Your Perfectionist Mindset
07:06-Moving the goalposts
08:03-Energy Management in Perfectionism
09:27-Two Questions Every Perfectionist Must Ask
10:58-Unhealthy patterns perfectionists often fall into + how to break free
13:11-Honoring Your Intentions vs. Achieving Goals
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.
Ever felt you've achieved so much but still aren't satisfied? Too many driven perfectionists are never feeling good enough and struggling to maintain high-achievements without burning out. That stops now. Discover their root causes and the surprising reason why over-achieving lowers satisfaction levels for perfectionistic . Plus the only two questions you need to ask to determine if your striving is healthy or unhealthy.
Listen to the ull episode to Learn:
- The most overlooked stage of change and growth (that even top performers miss!)
- Inefficiency of constantly overcoming perfectionist thoughts + what to do instead
- When IS enough enough (how to tell)
EPSISODE 171 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-Unhealthy vs Healthy Striving
01:39-Two Fatal Flaws of Perfectionism
02:15-The Deception of Achievement
02:55-Surprising Research Findings on Perfectionists' Satisfaction
03:27-First Fatal Flaw of Achievement
04:02-Why Emotional Agility & Self-Esteem Are Required
04:50-Power of Rewiring Your Perfectionist Mindset
07:06-Moving the goalposts
08:03-Energy Management in Perfectionism
09:27-Two Questions Every Perfectionist Must Ask
10:58-Unhealthy patterns perfectionists often fall into + how to break free
13:11-Honoring Your Intentions vs. Achieving Goals
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.
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Secret Signs You're a Perfectionist: What You Didn’t Know!
You might be a perfectionist if....Discover the hidden signs of perfectionism and how it's affecting your daily life.
Listen to the full episode to hear:
- 16 undetected signs of perfectionism decoded
- Recognizing the signs of perfectionism in your own behavior.
- How to leverage your perfectionism to get want you want (I lost 50lbs + have kept it off for 7 years)
"I started to figure out THIS is actually perfectionism. Even though I never thought that I was perfect enough to be a perfectionist." - CLG-
If you're ready to quit fighting against your perfectionism forever and want a proven, science-backed approach to permanently rewiring your perfectionistic habitsI, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching program The Accelerator ! Get relief today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/services
EPSISODE 170 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-Introduction & The Invisible Language of Perfectionism
01:39-Personal Struggles with Perfectionism
02:03-High Performance vs Perfectionism
02:24-Discovering the True Nature of Perfectionism
03:11-The Need for Practical Insights
04:03-Challenging Perfectionism Myths
05:35-Leveraging Perfectionism in Fitness
06:14-Brene Brown on Perfectionism (sidelines vs arena)
06:40-Surprising Signs of Perfectionism
08:30-Misconceptions and Blind Spots
09:17-Procrastination, Burnouts, and All-or-Nothing Mindset
11:05-Fear of Judgement & Holding Back
13:55-The Cost of Not Leveraging Perfectionism
15:20-Reputation, Approval, and Time Management
16:05-Envisioning a Life Leveraging Perfectionism
17:22-Invitation to the Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.
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Quickest Way To Permanently Overcome Perfectionism
The new science of perfectionism: revealed. Discover the profound impact of neuroplasticity on reshaping perfectionist tendencies, neuroplasticity defined (so simply a 5 year old gets it), what this looks like IRL and how your age influences your brain's ability to change + adapt.
Listen to the full episode to hear:
- How your age influences your brain's ability to change and adapt
- Why this works freaky fast to shift rigid perfectionist mindsets
- Importance of curiosity + dangers of letting your inner critic continue to rampage
If you're ready to quit fighting against your perfectionism forever and want a proven, science-backed approach to permanently rewiring your perfectionistic habitsI, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching program Perfectionism Optimized! Get relief today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/services
EPSISODE 172 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-Introduction To Episode 172
01:17-The Speed of Overcoming Perfectionism
02:36-Visualization of Your Brain & Nervous Systems as a Power Grid
04:15-Impact of Rigid Neural Pathways & Your Inner Critic
05:47-Gaining Flexibility in Your Own Perceptions
06:39-Creating Safe Environments for Brain Plasticity
07:34-Increasing Your Brain Span, Preventing Dementia and Alzheimer's
08:55-Real-life Example of Client's Experience with Neuroplastic Change
10:06-Neuro-Sculpting & its Benefits
11:19-Bridge Between Neuroplasticity & Perfectionism
13:03-Neuroplasticity: Age, Leverage & Your Tipping Point
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.
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