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 171: 2 Questions Every Perfectionist Must Ask To Avoid The Trickery of Achievement
Ever felt you've achieved so much but still aren't satisfied? Discover the 2 most fatal flaws of perfectionism: never feeling good enough and struggling to maintain high-achievements without burning out. Revealing the root causes of these flaws and the surprising research findings about perfectionists' satisfaction levels. Plus the only two and how to have a healthy harmony a between your ambition, values and intentions.
Listen to the full episode to hear:
- 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)
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"It's one of the most peculiar findings in research on perfectionism, even when a perfectionist gets exactly what they want and achieve it perfectly. You become MORE unhappy because achieving didn't make you feel better and now you have to deal with the disappointment." - CLG, Perfectionism Rewired Episode 171
EPSISODE 171 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-Introduction & 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-Second Fatal Flaw of Achieving
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