The Perfectionism Project

Many perfectionists consider themselves natural procrastinators. They've procrastinated for their entire life and feel like it's just the way they are. If that sounds familiar, this episode is going to help! I'm sharing whether it's possible to break-free from procrastination even if it's a habit you've had your entire life. In This Episode You'll Learn: Whether procrastination is genetic The real cause of your procrastination habit Why it's important to be kind to yourself as you learn how to beat procrastination The role that identity plays in your procrastination habit The truth about how beating procrastination feels Why procrastination strategies and tactics aren't working for you The reason I consider procrastination to be the habit of avoiding discomfort Featured In The Episode: Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today! Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image

When it comes to making big decisions, we'll often have two voices telling us what to do - one of those voices is fear and one of those voices is intuition. But how do you tell which is which? That's what I'm answering in this podcast episode. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why your intuition isn't always 'right' Why it's important to distinguish intuition and fear 5 ways to tell the difference between intuition and fear What I personally do when I can't tell whether I'm making decision from intuition or fear Featured In The Episode: Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today! James Wedmore's Mind Your Business Podcast

If working towards your goals feels exhausting, then this episode is for you! If you've been expecting results that you're not even working for - it's time for a reality check. I'm going to tell you how to figure out whether you're doing this and what to do about it if you are. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why you don't have to work harder to achieve your goals How to tell whether you're expecting results you're not working for Why we can feel like we're working harder than we actually are The real reason that working towards your goals is so exhausting A thought-provoking question that will uncover self-sabotage Featured In The Episode: Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today! Episode 101: How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty

If you're constantly organising your life - but it's never staying that way - there's a good chance you need to create some new habits! In this episode, I'm sharing 3 habits organised people have that you probably don't so you can start getting your life organised. And if you'd like my support and guidance to become more organised - be sure to join our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. In This Episode You'll Learn: The importance of being decisive in all areas of your life The real reason perfectionists hate making decisions Why organised people take action at the first opportunity What to do if you can't complete a task today Why it's so important that you stop believing you do your best work at the last minute The personal rules that keep me organised How to create personal rules to organise your life Featured In The Episode: Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today! Episode 73: How To Stop Putting Things Off Until The Last Minute Episode 97: How To Upgrade Your Habits Using Personal Rules Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue Episode 152: Why You Never Have Enough Time

While perfectionists love feeling productive and dream of being more organised - it's a reality that most of us struggle to create. If you feel like you never have enough time, then this episode is going to be incredibly helpful - I'm diving into 7 reasons you never have enough time and what to do about it. I hope you find it helpful! I'm also excited to announce that Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, our membership community for recovering perfectionists, is officially open to new members again as of today! If you'd like to find out more about it or join us, visit samlaurabrown.com/membership. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to stop creating fires for your future self to put out Why your commitments with yourself must be non-negotiable What to do when you feel overwhelmed The real reason you can't say no and put too much on your plate Why you need to stop multitasking to be more productive Why making strong decisions is essential for time management The importance of creating habits that will keep you organised Featured In The Episode: Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today!

Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you're on the journey (hint: it's not rainbows and daisies when you're doing the real work). October was not-so-glamorous and in this episode I'm sharing why! Tune in to hear how I feel about full-time entrepreneurship now that I'm 3 months in, exactly how (and how much) I pay myself, what I'm reading, what I'm doing to grow our business and more! In This Episode You'll Learn: How I feel about full-time entrepreneurship now I've been doing it for 3 months Exactly how I pay myself, how much I pay myself and why Why I'm growing our team and who I've hired What I've been working on behind the scenes The books I've been reading this month Why I highly recommend Linchpin by Seth Godin The importance of play and why you shouldn't take yourself so seriously Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances Episode 125: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship Episode 150: What To Do When You Feel Unproductive James Wedmore's Podcast - Mind Your Business Brooke Castillo's Podcast - The Life Coach School Linchpin by Seth Godin What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Systems Rock

If you've been feeling unproductive, this episode is for you! Perfectionists hate feeling unproductive - but ironically, it's our hatred for stagnation that perpetuates it! In this episode, I'm sharing my very best tips on what to do when you feel unproductive. I hope you find it helpful. In This Episode You'll Learn: The real reason you feel unproductive Why it's important to distinguish busywork from needle-moving tasks A practical journaling exercise to help you become more productive The reason I force myself to take day's off Why working less will make you more productive Why being productive doesn't feel inspiring or motivating What my most productive days look like Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 75 - How To Stop Working For Work's Sake Episode 101 - How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty Episode 131 - How To Eliminate All-Or-Nothing Thinking

Have you ever felt like you don't deserve the success you've achieved or been scared others will find out that you're not as talented, smart or artistic as they think? If so, there's a good chance you're experiencing imposter syndrome. Left unchecked, imposter syndrome will make you play small, downgrade your dreams and stop you from achieving your goals. So in this episode, I'm sharing what I personally do when I experience imposter syndrome and how you can overcome it. In This Episode You'll Learn: What imposter syndrome is and what it feels like The reason that you experience imposter syndrome Why imposter syndrome will make you sabotage your success Whether you should pursue further education to help you feel more confident Why I experience imposter syndrome whenever my business is growing The real reason you're scared that people will call you a fraud Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge

According to Urban Dictionary, a lazy perfectionist is someone who wants everything to be perfect and has high standards but doesn't have the will to do what's necessary to reach them. But is a lazy perfectionist really a thing? That's what I'm talking about in this episode! If you identify as being lazy or think you might be a lazy perfectionist, this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn: The difference between perfectionism and laziness Why perfectionism and laziness can look the same Whether it's possible to be a lazy perfectionist How to upgrade your self-image if you view yourself as being lazy Why I never call myself lazy, even if I'm procrastinating Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 45: 10 Signs You're A Perfectionist Episode 57: 7 Differences Between Perfectionists + High Achievers Episode 101: How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty Episode 126: 3 Steps To Create An Empowering Self-Image Episode 132: 4 Common Misconceptions About Perfectionism Episode 147: Why Personal Growth Is Hard

Does your personal growth journey feel like an uphill battle? Do you feel like you're taking one step forward and two steps back? That's how it goes! And in this episode, I'm going to be talking about why it's hard AND why that's actually a good thing. I'm sharing the 4 stages of personal growth, how to identify which stage you're in and what to do to move to the next one. I hope this episode inspires you to stick with it and helps you see that the messy middle is where the real magic happens - even though it doesn't feel like it! In This Episode You'll Learn: What to do when giving up feels easier than persisting Why we stagnate and how to get out of stagnation How to keep yourself feeling empowered on your personal growth journey What to focus on at every stage of personal growth Why we self-sabotage and how to avoid it What to do when you're stuck in the messy middle Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 106: Answering Your Questions About How To Change Your Self-Image Episode 126: 3 Steps To Create An Empowering Self-Image Episode 134: How To Not Quit Episode 138: How To Start Episode 105: What A Six Figure Business *Really* Feels Like Episode 78: Why It Will Never Get Better Than This

Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you're on the journey (hint: it's not rainbows and butterflies when you're doing the real work). I've had a lot going on behind the scenes this month! Setting into a new routine at home, getting the new membership site up and running for my membership Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, diving deep into mindset and more. Tune in to find out what I got up to! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why I've decided to dive back into my law of attraction work and how I've been doing it What I changed my affirmation to and why I changed it How I'm working on improving my systems and processes behind the scenes What I'm doing to organise my digital files Why it's important to develop an identity outside of career and how I'm doing it Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Baiia Swimwear Rich Babe Academy Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine Systems Rock

If there's one thing perfectionists love doing, it's waiting. When we're waiting - we're not messing up! It's the safest way to avoid failure but also the surest way to create failure. Waiting just doesn't lead to success! In this episode, I'm calling you out on this waiting game! Tune in to hear about the many ways that perfectionists waiting for the perfect time (including some more subtle ways) and what to do about it. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to tell whether you're using lack of time as an excuse Why waiting for more money isn't the best strategy What to do if you're always researching and never feel like you know enough How waiting diminishes self-trust and self-confidence The best way to tell whether you're waiting for certainty What waiting for success looks like and why we've got the equation backwards What to do if you're waiting for different circumstances How to stop waiting for your friends and family to be more supportive Featured In The Episode: Buy Perfect Blogger Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here

No matter how much potential you have, there are certain mistakes that could stop you from succeeding online. I've made these mistakes before and so have my clients - so it's not a problem if they happen! It's only a problem if you don't catch them, which is why I'm telling you about them today. If you want to learn how to build a successful blog, be sure to buy Perfect Blogger before registration closes at midnight (EDT) on Sunday, 29 September 2019. Perfect Blogger is my online course that'll teach you how to build a successful blog. You'll learn the strategies I used to quit my full-time job for blogging, build a six-figure business and impact thousands of women from around the world. There will never be a better time to start blogging and Perfect Blogger is here to fast-track your journey. It's simple - decide to give blogging a real shot, follow the Perfect Blogger plan and build a successful blog. Click here to buy Perfect Blogger and create the success you deserve. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why you shouldn't try to figure out everything on your own, even though you're smart Whether fear and doubt is a sign you won't succeed The fears and doubts I had when I started blogging Why you need to give yourself permission to be successful Whether it's naive to think that you create find a career you love Why I'm updating Perfect Blogger and how to get the new version for free Featured In The Episode: Perfect Blogger (registration closes at midnight (EDT) on 29 September 2019) Nicki Minaj documentary

I invested $10,000 to attend Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Seminar in Las Vegas and I couldn't be more grateful that I did! I learned so many new things, was reminded of important things I'm not doing and spent 5 days surrounded by ambitious, like-minded entrepreneurs. It was a dream come true! In this episode, I'm sharing my 5 biggest takeaways from Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Seminar as well as how they've changed my business and weekly routine. I also talk about whether I'd recommend going and how I make the most of these intense events. Enjoy! In This Episode You'll Learn: What my weekly CEO routine looks like The difference between a business owner and a business operator Why more revenue won't solve all of your business problems The 7-step Story Brand framework that will help you reach your ideal customer with ease The lifecycle of a business and why it's so important to know which stage you're in How to guarantee that every investment in yourself will pay off The power of normalising your goals How I take action on what I learn about business seminars without feeling overwhelmed Whether I'd recommend attending Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Seminar Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 133: 5 Practical Tips To Help You Take Better Notes Episode 137: Personal Growth Update August 2019 Episode 248 of The Life Coach School Podcast: Superthinking Simply + Fiercely The Ikonns Podcast The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Building A Story Brand by Donald Miller

Perfectionists love leaving everything until the last minute. It allows them to blame procrastination for a poor outcome and feel extra smart if they manage to pull it all off. But waiting for the last minute is a dangerous habit, especially since most of the important things in life don't have a deadline! This raises the question of whether perfectionists should rely on deadlines to become more productive and if so, how they should use them. So that's what I'm talking about in this episode! Tune in to learn the real reason perfectionists do their best work under pressure, the different ways that deadlines help perfectionists and the most effective way to use deadlines to become more productive. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why I used to believe that I did my best work at the last minute The real reason perfectionists are more productive when they have an external deadline Whether deadlines are good or bad for perfectionists The important role that deadlines play in achieving goals How to use deadlines to become more productive Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 73: How To Stop Putting Things Off Until The Last Minute Episode 89: How To Turn Any Goal Into A Realistic Action Plan Episode 141: 3 Signs You're Secretly Addicted To Chaos

While perfectionists want everything in their lives to be perfectly organised, the irony is that they actually stop themselves from creating this reality - without even realising it! And one of the reasons they do this is because of their secret addiction to chaos and drama. Most perfectionists would swear that they want to avoid drama and chaos, so it can be confronting to realise that you might be manufacturing drama and chaos in your life. In this episode I'm talking about why we do this, 3 signs that you're secretly addicted to chaos and what to do about it. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why perfectionists can become addicted to chaos and drama The sneaky ways perfectionists create chaos and drama in their life The real reason you can't give up your procrastination habit How being disorganised is secretly serving you What to do if you're constantly complaining or worrying How to stop being addicted to chaos and drama Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 88: 3 Surprising Causes of Procrastination Episode 97: How To Upgrade Your Habits Using Personal Rules

As perfectionists, we can be our own worst enemies. I know from experience! But over the last few years, I've learned how to be truly kind to myself when things aren't going to plan. In this episode, I'm sharing how I do it. Featured In The Episode: Episode 87: How I Manage Anxious Thoughts

Have you been downgrading your goals so that you can avoid disappointment? If so, you're not alone. And I'm here to help! In this episode, I'm talking about the important role that failure plays in personal growth and when you should choose failure over success. If you're smart, you've got a lot of potential and you're ticking all the boxes - and yet you never feel successful - this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to choose growth and potential failure over success How I've been playing small to feel success Specific examples of how you might be playing small to feel successful The two kinds of failure and which one to pursue Why pursuing failure doesn't mean letting yourself off the hook How to identify the moments where you can choose growth over success Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Mindset by Carol Dweck Episode 42: What It's Really Like To Invest In Yourself Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential Episode 279 of The Life Coach School Podcast: Failure Tolerance

Getting started is one of the biggest challenges that perfectionists face. So in this episode, I'm sharing why it's so hard to get started and what to do about it! I'm sharing the lessons I've personally learned when it comes to getting started, a powerful analogy that will make getting started easier than ever before plus practical things to do if you can't make yourself take that first step. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why we resist starting, even when it's something we genuinely want to do The question that always helps me get started and how to use it My journey with getting started An analogy that has helped me evaluate whether it's the right time to get started Why starting is better than researching What to do if you just can't get started Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Episode 16: What To Expect When You Start A Creative Project Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 131: How To Eliminate All-Or-Nothing Thinking Episode 134: How To Not Quit Episode 136: What Would This Look Like If It Were Easy? Joyride To Freedom Podcast with Lou Niedstadt

Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you're on the journey (hint: it's not rainbows and butterflies when you're doing the real work). This month has been an incredible one. I started the month in Los Angeles, where I taught a business workshop, before heading to Las Vegas for Tony Robbins' Business Mastery event. I also officially started working full-time in my business and learned how to be productive from home. When I returned from the States, I got back into my exercise habit seamlessly (I'll tell you how in this episode) and Tune in to hear what I've been getting up to, what I've been working on behind the scenes and some personal development inspo. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You'll Learn: What I learned from Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Event in Las Vegas What I got up to in Los Angeles and the biggest highlights Why I'll be doing more in-person events in the future (watch this space!) How to be productive from home My best tips on getting back into an exercise habit after you return from holidays What I'm reading at the moment Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Tony Robbins - Business Mastery Episode 116: Personal Growth Update May 2019 Manifestation Babe JetSuiteX Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 131: How To Eliminate All-Or-Nothing Thinking Good To Great by Jim Collins Jim Collins' Interview on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Building A Storybrand by Donald Miller A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

Until recently, I believed that success was hard. And that if it wasn't hard then it wasn't deserved. But success doesn't have to be hard. In fact, for the majority of us, the only reason that success is hard is because we're overcomplicating it! In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful journaling prompt that will help you create clarity and get out of your own way. I also dive into the hesitations that perfectionists have when using this question and make a few important distinctions that'll make this question your new best friend. In This Episode You'll Learn: The best question to ask yourself when you're starting a new project or habit The two biggest reasons perfectionists overcomplicate their lives How perfectionists use complexity as an excuse not to take action Why so many of us believe that we don't deserve success unless we worked hard for it The difference between ease and comfort A powerful journaling strategy How to use this journaling prompt in your everyday life Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Tim Ferriss Episode 19: 3 Questions That Changed My Life Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential

There's a difference between intellectual knowledge and actually living what you know. A BIG difference. Which means that knowing about the growth mindset is not the same as having a growth mindset. I've recorded many episodes on this topic before but thought it might be helpful to share 7 signs that you still have a fixed mindset. But just remember - having a fixed mindset is nothing to beat yourself up about. That's not the point of this episode! The point is to help you take your self-awareness to a deeper level so you can create the mindset and the life you want. Enjoy! In This Episode You'll Learn: What the fixed mindset is and the kind of life it creates 7 signs you have a fixed mindset and what to do about it Why being smart isn't something you should be aiming for The real reason you want everything to be natural and effortless How to stop fearing wasted effort What it takes to actually pursue your potential The quickest way to create a growth mindset Featured In The Episode: Episode 10: The Fear of Wasting Effort Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 45: 10 Signs You're A Perfectionist Episode 57: 7 Differences Between High Achievers and Perfectionists Episode 93: Protecting Your Potential Versus Pursing Your Potential Episode 100: The 5 Biggest Growth Mindset Mistakes Perfectionists Make Episode 118: Thoughts That Create A Growth Mindset

Personal development sounds very inspiring and glamorous. But the reality of personal development is that we're intentionally bringing up our fears and doubts so that we can overcome them - and that doesn't feel good! In this episode, I'm sharing my advice on what to do when you feel like quitting. I hope you find it helpful and that it gives you the strength to keep going (because if you persist, you will succeed). In This Episode You'll Learn: The difference between the discomfort of stagnation and the discomfort of growth How to persist through discomfort even when it's painful Why quitting won't make you feel better Why it's a good thing that personal development will never feel more comfortable The sneaky ways we quit on our goals to avoid disappointment Featured In The Episode: Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential

Last week, I attended Tony Robbins' Business Mastery event in Las Vegas. It was absolutely incredible but there was A LOT of information to digest! In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I take notes when I'm attending events like this as well as 5 practical tips to help you take better notes. If you're putting time and effort into your personal development but you're not getting results, effective note taking could be a skill you need to work on. Tune in to learn the biggest mistakes perfectionists make with note taking and how to take action following an inspiring event (without the overwhelm). In This Episode You'll Learn: How to take better notes at conferences, events and workshops Why you shouldn't take notes the same way you took notes in school The biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with note taking How to avoid overwhelm and take action following an event Key mindset shifts that will help you make the most of what you learn Exactly how I take notes when I'm at a conference, event or workshop Here's what my notes look like! [INSERT PHOTO OF MY NOTES] Featured In The Episode: Tony Robbins - Business Mastery Episode 81: How To Make The Most of Self-Help Books

Before I understood what perfectionism *really* is, I thought it was a positive personality trait and I didn't think it was one I had. Perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised - right? The more I talk about the perfectionist mindset, the more misconceptions I hear. So in this episode, I'm sharing some of the biggest misconceptions about perfectionism in the hope it'll make you a little more willing to let go of perfectionism and get into a growth mindset. In This Episode You'll Learn: Whether perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised What perfectionism really is and where this way of thinking comes from Why perfectionism doesn't make us more successful How perfectionism actually stops us from achieving our goals, rather than helping us Why being a perfectionist doesn't mean you're broken The truth about whether it's possible to escape the perfectionist mindset for good Featured In The Episode: Episode 45: 10 Signs You're A Perfectionist Episode 57: 7 Differences Between Perfectionists + High Achievers Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential Episode 100: The 5 Biggest Growth Mindset Mistakes Perfectionists Make

One of the biggest signs that you have a perfectionist mindset is that you have an all-or-nothing approach to life. This means you're working out perfectly or you're not working out at all. You're meditating every day of the week or you're not meditating at all. You're taking massive action to build your business or you're not taking any action at all. To escape the all-or-nothing mindset, there are a few important things you must do. One of those things is creating a growth mindset, which I've spoken more about in Episode 41, Episode 57 and Episode 100 of The Perfectionism Project. But something else that's incredibly important is ditching all-or-nothing language. In this episode, I'm sharing how to notice your all-or-nothing language and what to say instead. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why eliminating all-or-nothing language will change your life The most common all-or-nothing phrases How to change your self-image so you no longer abandon healthy habit The words I recommend cutting from your vocabulary Featured In The Episode: Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 57: 7 Differences Between Perfectionists + High Achievers Episode 100: 5 Biggest Growth Mindset Mistakes Perfectionists Make Episode 126: 3 Steps To Create An Empowering Self-Image

If you're looking to improve your life without spending thousands on seminars and coaches, personal development books are a great place to start. The fact that you can get the best of someone's work, for $10-$20, is completely mind-blowing. And I recommend taking full advantage of it! Since I get asked for book recommendations all of the time, I thought I'd share some of my favourite personal development books with you. If you want to know how to make the most of self-help books, be sure to check out Episode 81 of The Perfectionism Project to learn exactly what to do. In This Episode You'll Learn: 7 personal development books I recommend reading and why Why I read most self-help books more than once The power of mastering the basics of personal development Whether to buy the hardcopy, audiobook or Kindle version Why intellectual knowledge is not enough to create lasting change How to make the most of personal development books Featured In The Episode: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero The Magic of Thinking Big by Dr David Schwartz Mindset by Carol Dweck Carol Dweck interview with Tom Bilyeu Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Episode 59: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza Dr. Joe Dispenza interview on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu Episode 31: How To Read More Books Episode 81: How To Make The Most of Self-Help Books

There's nothing a perfectionist loves more than planning - it's a great way to feel productive without feeling vulnerable. But this affinity for vague or overly ambitious plans tends to leave us stuck. In this episode, I'm sharing how to become a better planner and the practical step-by-step process that will help you do it. I'm also talking about planning tools, walking you through exactly what I use and revealing the biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with planning. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You'll Learn: Exactly how I plan my time and the tools I use to do it The biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with planning How to tell when you're procrasti-planning Why planning is so tedious and what to do about it How to avoid overwhelm when you're planning your week Why I prefer to use a digital calendar over a paper planner Featured In The Episode: Canvast Yearly Planner Episode 261 of The Life Coach School Podcast: Throw Away Your To-Do List

Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you're on the journey (hint: it's not rainbows and butterflies when you're doing the real work). This month has felt incredibly challenging for me in so many ways, but finished on such a high that I've almost forgotten about the hard times! For one, I finished up at my part-time admin job and officially went full-time in my business (nearly 6 years after starting) - woohoo! I also taught my first ever in person workshop, which couldn't have gone any better. Thank you to Darelle, Steph, Katie, Ange and Jenny for being part of it. Tune in to hear what I've been getting up to, what I've been working on behind the scenes and some personal development inspo. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You'll Learn: How I feel about finishing up at my part-time job How my first ever in person workshop went and why I can't wait to do more An upcoming opportunity for you to meet me and work with me in Los Angeles Why you should feel proud of yourself more often and how to do it The one thing you need to do in order to stay consistent with workouts How to keep your workout routine when travelling An update on my impossible goal for 2019 Where I'm travelling next month and why Featured In The Episode: Business Workshop in Los Angeles Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 125: How I Transitioned From My Full-Time Job To Full-Time Entrepreneurship

In my membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I teach the girls how to set an impossible goal for themselves. An impossible goal is an incredible tool for directing personal growth and showing us the work we need to do - but it requires a different approach to what we're used to. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 important reminders about your impossible goal so that you can get yourself unstuck and keep moving closer to the person you want to become. Regardless of whether you're in my membership or not, this episode is going to help you think about goal-setting differently and have you working towards your dreams like never before! In This Episode You'll Learn: The point of an impossible goal and how it differs to regular goals Why it's ok that you're not going to succeed from day one The importance of goal-setting in personal development How to stop yourself from quitting your impossible goal The power of documenting your progress towards your impossible goal and how to do it Featured In The Episode: Business Workshops in Brisbane and Los Angeles Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services Episode 14: My Goal For 2018 Episode 20: The Messy Middle Episode 29: An Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal Episode 44: Another Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal Episode 79: The Final Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal

As Tony Robbins says, identity is the strongest force in the human personality. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing how to upgrade your identity so it won't keep stopping you from getting what you want. I hope you enjoy it! In This Episode You'll Learn: How to identify the labels that are holding you back A practical process to upgrade your self-image and create a new identity Why changing your beliefs about yourself isn't denying the 'truth' of who you are Why having room for personal growth is not a sign of inadequacy How to feel empowered by a label without allowing it to keep you small What this process looked like for my 1:1 coaching client and how it helped her Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 87: How I Manage Anxious Thoughts Episode 106: Answering Your Questions About Self-Image

This episode has been a long-time in the making and I still can't quite believe I'm recording it. When I started my blog in August 2013, I never thought that I'd be able to get my business to a place where it could support me full-time - be here we are! Along this wild ride, I've constantly searched for resources and advice to help me figure out how to transition from full-time work to full-time entrepreneurship. I haven't had the confidence to take a blind leap of faith so I've scoured the internet for wisdom on how to navigate this uncertain time. And to be honest, what I found was a little lacking! So I hope that by sharing the nitty gritty of my experience I'm able to help you figure out when to take your own leap and how to do it. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why I started my blog even though I didn't feel confident How I balanced full-time accounting and growing my blog The investments that changed the trajectory of my business and career How I knew the time was right to leave my full-time job and then my part-time job Why resenting your day job will slow your entrepreneurial journey down What my finances have looked like throughout this process Why I was scared to go full-time in my business and how I overcame that fear My next steps now that I'm full-time in my business Featured In The Episode: Business Workshops in Brisbane and Los Angeles Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Perfect Blogger 1:1 Coaching Service Tim Ferriss' Fear-Setting Exercise Episode 1: My Story (So Far!) Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started Episode 16: What To Expect When You Start A Creative Project Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine Episode 33: How To Balance Your Side Hustle With Your Full-Time Job Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 78: Why It Will Never Get Better Than This Episode 107: What To Do When Your Loved Ones Don't Believe In You Episode 112: 5 Decisions That Changed Me + My Business Forever Rich Babe Academy Self-Coaching Scholars

If you're constantly reading books, listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos and researching ideas but you're not seeing results - it could be that the way you learn is STOPPING you from learning as much as you can. In this episode, I'm sharing how to put yourself on a low information diet. This is a concept that was introduced to me by Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Work Week and I've been experimenting with it ever since. If you always feel like you need one more piece of information before you can take action, or you never spend time just being, this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn: What a low information diet is and isn't Why more information isn't always better The real reason perfectionists get addicted to learning How I'm experimenting with the low information diet this month Why I haven't watched the news for the last 5 years What you can do over the coming 4 weeks to uplevel your personal development Featured In The Episode: Episode 39: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge

This month was uncomfortable for me in so many ways. I resigned from my part-time job (woohoo!) which brought up a lot of fear and doubt around my business and the future. I put working out on the backburner which cost me mentally. And my brain couldn't help but serve up an endless stream of negative thoughts about everything I'm attempting - so that was fun! Tune in to find out what I got up to, the mistakes I made and what I learned. It's these kind of months that set me up for the amazing ones! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why I struggled so much this month with my mindset How I turn a bad day around Why I felt scared to leave my part-time job (even though I'm ready) Why it's ok to have uncomfortable, messy months My fears and doubts around creating in person events

Setting big financial goals will likely raise eyebrows from those around you. In fact, many of us shy away from money goals because we're scared that others will think we're obsessed with money, we don't have integrity, we're greedy, we're selfish and we've 'changed'. If you can relate, this episode is for you! In This Episode You'll Learn: My money goal and why people misunderstand it Why our money goals bring up fear about what others will think How to let it be ok that others are judging your financial goals Why I recommend setting clear financial goals, even if you feel resistant Featured In The Episode: Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances

Fear and doubt is part of personal development. If you're not scared and doubtful, it means your goals are already in your comfort zone. But that doesn't mean that dealing with fear and doubt is easy! In this episode, I'm talking about how we use confusion to protect ourselves from fear and doubt - and what to do instead. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why your goals shouldn't be 'realistic' The role of fear, doubt and discomfort in personal growth The life-changing realisation I had about discomfort + how it can help you The real reason you're waiting for clarity What to do if the next steps towards your dream life are researching and planning How to get out of indecision and get momentum Featured In The Episode: FREE Figure Your Life Out Masterclass Figure Your Life Out Group Coaching Program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - join the waitlist Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue

Our thoughts create our reality, and this couldn't be more true when it comes to money. Even though it really doesn't feel like it! In this episode, I'm sharing how to identify the beliefs that are creating your reality, how they create your reality and how to begin moving past them. I hope you enjoy it! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why your money beliefs are more important than any strategy or budget The money beliefs that are currently keeping me stuck How to identify the money beliefs that are creating your financial reality A self-coaching tool that will help you build self-awareness Featured In The Episode: Episode 26 of The Life Coach School: The Self-Coaching Model Episode 272 of The Life Coach School: Underearning Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances

Personal development is incredible, but it's called personal development for a reason. If you've been trying to get your loved ones interested in the self-help world - and it hasn't been working - I have a wake up call for you! In this episode, I'm sharing why preaching about personal development doesn't work. And what to do instead! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why preaching to others about personal development doesn't work What to do instead of trying to get your loved ones interested in self-help The life-changing lesson I learned from my Bikram Yoga teacher What to do when you judge others for not wanting to improve their lives Featured In The Episode: FREE Figure Your Life Out Masterclass Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - join the waitlist

If you've listened to The Perfectionism Project before you'll know that what I teach isn't how to 'overcome' perfectionism but how to create a growth mindset. I teach this way because creating a growth mindset is something positive you can focus on AND because if you're able to get into a growth mindset, your perfectionist tendencies will naturally fall away. But how do you actually create a growth mindset? I've shared my thoughts on this before but in this episode, I want to talk about the exact thoughts that create a growth mindset and a growth mindset project of my own. If you want to be more successful and actually appreciate that success, this episode is for you! In This Episode You'll Learn: How to create your own growth mindset project Why perfectionists never feel satisfied with their goals The exact thoughts that create a growth mindset + the thoughts that don't The power of asking yourself better questions How to skip over the self-doubt when you set a big goal Featured In The Episode: Mindset by Carol Dweck Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 57: 7 Differences Between High Achievers + Perfectionists Episode 100: The 5 Biggest Growth Mindset Mistakes That Perfectionists Make

Perfectionism stops so many incredible women from reaching their potential - and that's especially the case when it comes to going live, podcasting, getting on video or speaking in front of a crowd! In this episode, I dive into the fears and doubts that stop perfectionists from showing up live and exactly what to do about them (since I've experienced them all myself). If you've been dreaming of putting yourself out there but find yourself scared of messing up, being unhelpful, going blank and not being qualified enough - this episode is for you! In This Episode You'll Learn: The fears I had, and still have, around podcasting, live streaming and public speaking Whether you should get a qualification to help you feel more confident What to do if you're scared of forgetting what to say The real reason you're struggling to figure out what to say Why I never edit 'mistakes' out of my podcast episodes How I feel before public speaking My best advice on how to ignore your doubts and go live anyway Featured In The Episode: My 1:1 coaching services Episode 16: What To Expect When You Start A Creative Project Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge

May 2019 was an interesting and exciting month for me. The first half was filled with lessons about showing up, surrendering and letting go. The second half was filled with new experiences, new people and new information. I learned A LOT and am so excited to share the best of it with you in this episode. This month I welcomed 222 women into my monthly membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I spent 8 nights in Cairns for Tony Robbins' Date With Destiny event, I spoke to 130 girls at a local school and then I was forced to let myself rest without guilt as I recovered from a cold. Tune in to find out what I got up to, the mistakes I made and what I learned. In This Episode You'll Learn: What I learned launching Perfectionists Getting Shit Done What I thought about Date With Destiny + whether I'd recommend it My biggest takeaways from Date With Destiny How I felt before my very first paid speaking engagement Why I gave myself permission to rest and recover without guilt How I'm going with my goal to write 3 quotes every day for 2019 An update on my personal development experiment for the second quarter of 2019 Featured In The Episode: Episode 115: Master Your State, Master Your Mind Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

What if there were a few simple things you could do each day to make yourself feel more energetic, more motivated and more productive? Guess what… there are! In this episode I'm sharing easy ways for you to master your physical state so you can master your mind. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why you need to master your physical state if you truly want to master your mindset The best tips I learned from Date With Destiny about managing your physiology Easy ways to feel more energetic, motivated and productive Why you need to stop telling yourself that you're tired and what to do instead The difference between incantations and affirmations plus which approach I recommend How I'll be managing my state on a daily basis Featured In The Episode: Date With Destiny Date With Destiny Spotify Playlist I Am Not Your Guru - Netflix Documentary You can now listen to this podcast on Podcoin.

My favourite thing about being a mindset coach is helping my clients do things they never thought were possible. And helping them do those things in a matter of weeks. How do they get such incredible results so quickly? They learn how to take action before they feel confident. And that action then creates confidence. In this episode, I'm sharing how to take action before you feel ready. And what it really feels like to be pursuing your goals relentlessly. In This Episode You'll Learn: Where confidence comes from and why that's important What action takers *really* feel like when they're pursuing their big goals The power of action in creating self-confidence Why personal growth will always be uncomfortable How to get yourself into action before you feel ready Featured In The Episode: My 1:1 coaching services

I have a non-negotiable rule with my coaching clients - they must have one clear goal they're working towards. So always, without fail, we do that challenging task in our first call together. My clients want to set multiple goals, they want to set vague goals, they want to set no goals. And to be honest with you, I find myself squirming away from goals too. If we're in a fixed mindset, goals make us feel vulnerable. Goals might create evidence that we're not good enough - so we try to avoid them. But there's a very good reason that I insist my clients and the women in my membership have one clear goal to work towards. And that's what I'm talking about in this episode. Tune in to learn about the point of goals and why they're so powerful. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why it's important to have one clear goal, even when you're resistant to choosing one The sneaky ways that perfectionists sabotage their goals Why goal-setting and self-worth are not related Why I never set myself 'realistic' goals The difference between striving from ambition and striving from lack What will happen if you don't have goals Featured In The Episode: My 1:1 coaching services Get Out Of Your Own Way - Find out more and join here Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Episode 65: How To Pursue Multiple Goals At Once Episode 72: 12 Practical Tips For Setting Powerful Goals Episode 79: The Final Update On My Impossible Goal + My Goals For 2019 Episode 84: How To Escape The Self-Pity Cycle Episode 89: How To Turn Any Goal Into A Realistic Action Plan

When I look back on my life, I can see that there are decisions that changed the entire trajectory of my business and my life. Some of these decisions felt big and some of these decisions felt small, but all of these decisions made an impact. And that's what I'm sharing in this episode! Tune in to hear about 5 decisions that changed me and my business forever. I share why I made these decisions, whether it was easy or hard, the ripple effect it's had, how to make decisions, when to invest in yourself and so much more. I hope this episode helps you with the decisions you need to make! My new monthly membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, is now officially open! But the founding membership prices is only available until registration closes at midnight (EDT) on Friday, 17 May 2019. Visit samlaurabrown.com/membership to find out more and become a founding member. In This Episode You'll Learn: The power of decision and how I make hard decisions What investing in yourself really feels like and why I do it How I started my blog even though I was full of fear and doubt The process I went through to leave my full-time accounting job for blogging Why a monthly personal development membership is the best money I spend How I decided to invest in a mindset coach Why you have to let go of something good to get something great What's included in my new membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Why I created my new membership and what it will help you with Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member Episode 1: My Story So Far Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine Episode 42: What It's ReallyLike To Invest In Yourself Tim Ferriss' Fear-Setting Exercise Erin May Henry Self-Coaching Scholars

This week, I'm running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 5 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I'm sharing the one thing you must do to create your dream life. If you haven't yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, it's not too late! Make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. And you'll get instant access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation too! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why discomfort is necessary for personal growth The cost of playing small to avoid discomfort The importance of having one clear goal and why perfectionists avoid it The biggest difference between a perfectionist and high achiever What's included in my new membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Why I created my new membership and what it will help you with Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here

This week, I'm running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 3 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I'm sharing 3 ways you're sabotaging your personal growth. If you haven't yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. Day 2 and Day 4 of the challenge will be happening via email only, plus you'll get access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why perfectionists put so much pressure on themselves to succeed The true difference between a fixed and growth mindset Why I constrain myself to a small number of personal development teachers How to set goals when you're scared of disappointment The biggest ways that perfectionists self-sabotage when setting goals Why investing in your personal development makes such a big difference How and why I pay money for information that I could get for free Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here

This week, I'm running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 1 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I'm sharing my must-have mindset habits. I'm talking about the biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with personal development, my favourite habits, the difference between passive habits and active habits as well as how to create inspiring habits of your own. If you haven't yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. Day 2 and Day 4 of the challenge will be happening via email only, plus you'll get access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why you haven't been seeing REAL results with personal development The biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with self-help How I invest in myself and why it gets me big results What a mental 'blindspot' is and how to finally see them The difference between passive habits and active habits The question that will switch you from passive mode into active mode My favourite personal development habits The journaling exercise that changed my life forever An assignment to help you take your personal development to the next level Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here

In this episode, I'm sharing a behind the scenes look at my personal development journey (and business) in the hope it will inspire you to work on yourself. I'm always honest in these episodes so there's no avoiding that April was a messy month for me. I spent most of April feeling confused, overwhelmed and extremely uncomfortable - which means I'm on the right track! Tune in to hear what I've been working on and get some inspiration to take your personal development to the next level. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why I feel like I'm going through an identity crisis right now The biggest investment I've ever made in my personal development Why I take action on new ideas the moment I have them The daily affirmation that is taking my business to the next level My plans to go full-time in my business The difference between passive personal development and active personal development Two exciting hires that happened this month Featured In The Episode: Figure Your Life Out - Join the waitlist here Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services Erin May Henry Self-Coaching Scholars Date With Destiny Cairns 2019 I Am Not Your Guru - Netflix Documentary Manifestation Babe Dream Life Deluxe Episode 48: How To Be Your Own Mindset Coach Episode 99: Personal Growth Update March 2019 Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances Episode 105: What A Six Figure Business *Really* Feels Like

When I first started my blog, I had zero confidence. And I really do mean zero! That's why I kept it a secret from EVERYONE in my life for more than a year. I doubted myself so much that the tiniest giggle from a loved one would have forced me to shut the whole thing down. I've come a long way since then, so in this episode, I'm sharing practical tips to help you create self-confidence when you need it the most - as well as the real reason it hurts so much when our loved ones doubt us! In This Episode You'll Learn: The most important thing you can do if your loved ones don't believe in you The real reason that other people's doubts affect your confidence Why you shouldn't expect your loved ones to believe in your goals What to say when people tell you that online businesses are a scam How to create self-belief so other people's comments don't affect you My personal struggles with what other people think Featured In The Episode: Figure Your Life Out - Join the waitlist here Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Get Out Of Your Own Way - join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services