Is Perfectionism the new ADHD? How do I stop living in fear of failure? How to get out of my own way? Why am I so hard on myself? Why do I self-sabotage? Will ruminating + catastrophizing ever end? There's a BETTER Way to Perfectionism, that's empowering highly driven, Type-A, ambitious perfectionists to OWN their perfectionism instead of owned by it. Perfectionism Rewired host Courtney Love Gavin (CLG) shows you that way in every episode. Perfectionism Rewired is committed to neuroscience truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, neuroplasticity + interoception techniques for the practical-perfectionist who wants that extra edge over obsolete advice to "overcome your perfectionism" Listen for fierce insights on exiting victim mentality, what self-sabotage *really is*, how to stop: people pleasing without compromising kindness, catastrophizing, ruminating, overthinking and upgrading all-or-nothing mindset, so you can quit fighting against your perfectionistic tendencies and feel as put together as your life looks...
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episode 159: Pretending To Have It All Together? Harmful Perfectionism Psychology You Need To Know
As perfectionists, we're expected to have all the answers, to be strong, in control and the one everyone we love can depend on. But what about when we have out own doubts, fears or frustrations? We often resort to wearing a mask pretending to have it all figured out to meet others' expectations. Explore the impact of pretending to have it all together and the POWER waiting for you when you unmask your true, secure, whole, perfect self.
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Inside This Episode You'll Discover:
00:00:00-Introduction
00:03:18-Unspoken Pressures and Expectations on Perfectionists
00:04:19-Sedation and Avoidance of Connection
00:05:44-Desire for More and Judgment of Classic Perfectionists
00:06:14-Consequences of Dismissing Signs of Perfectionism
00:07:26-Importance of Having Perfectionistic Support
00:08:57-Decisions reflection of fear vs your true, secure, whole, perfect self
00:09:33-Connection as a Choice (Mamba Mentality)
00:10:34-High Cost of Not Getting Perfectionistic Support
00:11:04-Difference Between Challenge and Struggle for Parisian Perfectionists
00:12:34-Value of Proper Coping Mechanisms for Perfectionists