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 211: The Surprising Relief of RAISING Your Standards
How raising your standards solves the perfectionistic tendencies that've been holding you back. Hear from Perfectionism Optimized client Brian who was exhausted from being everything to everyone while pulled in a million directions and how making this ONE swap immediately created a cascade of less stress, more presence and legit enjoyment in his dynamic life.
Whether it's spending quality time with your family, stop dreading the guilt you’ll feel on vacation or dealing with the pressures of being excellent at everything, this episode gives you a step-by-step guide on the inner workings of perfectionist brains and how to easily structure your days around what's most meaningful to YOU.
Why lower your standards when raising them upgrades your entire life? If you're committed to being stronger, happier, braver + more resilient and want the only tools designed specifically for driven overachievers to feel as amazing as their life looks Perfectionism Optimized 1-1 coaching is for you! Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized
Listen to the full episode to learn:
- Empowering strategies for setting boundaries and honoring your needs without guilt or resentment
- How making a 1% shift in your standards creates a 100% difference in your daily life
- Step-by-step to structure your days around what's most meaningful to YOU
00:00-Raising standards for perfectionists = upgrades relationships + focus
02:29-Brian's Story: Client Case Study on Changing Life Dynamics
04:16-The True Meaning of Raising Your Standards
06:15-What Raising Your Standards as a Perfectionist Is Like IRL
09:00-The EPIC Framework™ Empowered Presence and Interoceptive Connection
11:09-Action Steps to Identify + Attune Your Own Standards
13:45-Trying to Control vs Being in Charge
15:17-Constantly battling your own unrealistic expectations?