The Perfectionism Project

Most perfectionists are all too familiar with burnout - as well as the overwhelm, procrastination and guilt that surrounds it. I know I definitely am! For over a decade, I reliably burned out at least once every six months. I felt helpless to the cycle and that the most I could hope for was learn how to spot the signs early. But now, after more than 2 years without burning out, I can safely say that burnout doesn't have to be part of your life - even if you're a recovering perfectionist with A LOT of big goals and a busy schedule. In this episode, I'm sharing the real cause of burnout and how to avoid it. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You'll Learn: My personal experience with burnout and the negative impact it had on my life The real reason that perfectionists burnout so often Why burnout isn't caused by your to-do list, your busy schedule or lack of sleep How to spot the thoughts that are making you feel overwhelmed, before they take over The hidden upside to burnout and why it's so hard to stop Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 141: 3 Signs You're Secretly Addicted To Chaos Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn't all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I'm not that different to you. This month, tune in to hear about what I'm doing to manage my time even better, how I'm getting into alignment with my impossible goal and what else I've been up to behind the scenes. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to take time batching to the next level Why I'm carving out time every day to work on my business, not just in my business My sports injury and what it taught me about rest Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Ryan Serhant's Daily Routine Sell It Like Serhant by Ryan Serhant Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

One of the live calls we do every month in our group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, is our business coaching call. This call is available to help our entrepreneurial PGSDers get unstuck and create the success they deserve. And today, I'm sharing one of those calls on the podcast for the very first time! Virginia has a design business and submitted a request to get coached by me because she was struggling to get clients, her bank account was dwindling and she didn't know what she should focus on. Thanks to Virginia's courage and willingness to be coachable, we were able to uncover more than 7 hidden beliefs that are holding her business back. If your business isn't where you want it to be, be prepared to have one breakthrough after the next as you listen to Virginia get coached! Thank you Virginia for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast, I appreciate you! In This Episode You'll Learn: What it's like to listen to a live coaching call inside PGSD Why believing it's hard to find clients makes it harder to find clients What to do if you don't believe you're good at selling Why people won't reach out to you, even if they're interested in working with you Why I don't do discounts and prefer to pay full price for the things I buy What to do if you don't know where to start when it comes to growing your business Why you must invest in yourself before you have a lot of money Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 42: What It's Really Like To Invest In Yourself Episode 114: How To Take Action Before You Feel Confident Episode 120: How To Uncover The Money Beliefs That Are Keeping You Stuck Episode 138: How To Start Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Many perfectionists struggle with self-trust, so much so that most stop making plans altogether. But this only makes us deplete our self-trust even further - which is why it's so important to learn how to make plans AND how to follow through with them. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 common reasons perfectionists fail to keep their commitments to themselves. If you struggle to follow through with your plans, this episode is for you! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why following through with your plans is essential for self-trust What overplanning is and how it impacts your ability to follow through What underplanning is and why it makes it harder to achieve your goals How to keep your plans workable so you can stick to them after a disruption The practical things I do that help me follow through with my plans Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 75: How To Stop Working For Work's Sake Episode 129: Should You Work From A To-Do List, Planner Or Calendar? Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Many perfectionists hold themselves back because they're scared they'll suck AND that others will see that they suck. It might be with starting a business, writing a book, getting fit, going back to school, finding a relationship… We play small because we'd rather not try than publicly fail. If you can relate, then you're in for a treat! In this episode, I dive into why we're so scared that others will see us failing and exactly what to do about it. In This Episode You'll Learn: The most important question you can ask yourself if you're worried that you'll suck How to create the motivation to show up even though you might suck Why creating a growth mindset will help you overcome your fears of inadequacy A powerful reframe that will help you start anyway Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 149: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Lately, I've been getting A LOT of questions about how to make the most of the new year. And I'm not surprised! Perfectionists feel all the feelings at the beginning of a new year… You probably feel determined to make 2020 your best year ever but you're also overwhelmed by how much you have on your plate. You probably feel motivated to create success habits but you're also scared of disappointing yourself. You probably feel inspired to go after what you want but you're also worried about what people will think. If you can relate, you're not alone! In fact, I used to feel the same way. Every new year, I would set myself the same goals - promising myself I'd be more motivated. But it NEVER worked. It even got to the point where I stopped setting goals because I was SO scared of letting myself down (and looking like a try hard). For YEARS I kept trying to figure out why this was happening to me. I was smart and ambitious, so why the hell wasn't I making progress?! But the answer was simple. And once I figured out what I was unknowingly doing wrong, my life started to change before my eyes - I quit my full-time accounting job, found like-minded friends who actually understood me, started a top-rated podcast, got in a groove with my morning routine, became healthier than ever and made six figures in my business... But what's more important is that I started trusting myself again - and I want to help you do the same! That's why I created a free IGTV series to help you start the year strong. And why I've decided to put that 4-part IGTV series here on the podcast. If you want my help to have your most productive year ever, be sure to join our six week Makeover Your Mindset Challenge inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. No more hoping, it's time to commit to getting out of your own way and becoming your best self. In This Episode You'll Learn: The 5 biggest new year mistakes perfectionists make Why you believe in yourself and doubt yourself at the same time 3 success habits you must create in 2020 The one thing you need to be successful this year How to become your most productive self Why you should join our six week Makeover Your Mindset Challenge Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Two years ago, I wrote a blog post called 5 Ways To Build Self-Confidence. At the time, I'd just experienced a huge spurt in my self-confidence and wanted to share the practical things I did that made a difference. In this episode, I'm diving deep into 3 of the reasons I shared in that post - including the insights I've had into self-confidence since writing it. If you're struggling with self-confidence, this episode is a must! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why being more successful or better looking won't make you feel more confident My self-confidence journey and what it took for me to begin creating true confidence Why taking action before you feel ready is the secret to creating confidence Why trying to think your way to confidence hasn't been working The power of 'noting' your thoughts and feelings How moving my focus away from my appearance helped me feel more confident Why I decided to stop using fake tan to make myself feel more confident Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program 5 Ways To Build Self-Confidence In Your Twenties Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 71: Surprising Lessons Learned From A Year Without Fake Tan Episode 114: How To Take Action *Before * You Feel Confident Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

I spent most of December overseas and while that might sound glamorous, and definitely has its upsides, it wasn't without it's struggles. In this episode, I'm sharing the ups and downs of travelling, the big goal I set for myself in 2020 and how to make like-minded friends. I record a personal growth update every month so you can get a feel for what personal development is really like. Spoiler alert: it's not an endless stream of breakthroughs, aha moments and checked off to-do lists! I hope these episodes make you feel less alone on your personal development journey and that they help you to embrace the messiness that comes along with it. Enjoy! In This Episode You'll Learn: What I struggled with when I was overseas How I got myself out of an uninspiring rut My tips to make friends in your twenties and beyond The big goal I set for myself in 2020 and the fears I had when setting it Why I believe in setting revenue goals in business What an impossible goal is and why they're so powerful The new beliefs I'm focusing on to help me change my self-image Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 2: How To Make Friends In Your Twenties Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

If you want to change your life, you must change your habits. But creating new habits is challenging! And it's even more challenging when you're working against yourself without even realising it. If you think that the only thing stopping you from sticking to your dream habits is motivation, you couldn't be more wrong. Which is why this episode is so important! I'm diving deep into the real reasons you haven't been able to create new habits and the practical things to do instead. If you want to dive even deeper into creating your dream habits, I invite you to join our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. We've just added my course Dream Habit to the program as a bonus. And you get instant access to the whole course as soon as you become a member! Click here to find out more about Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why lack of motivation isn't really what's stopping you from sticking to new habits The importance of focusing on one habit at a time How to escape the all-or-nothing mindset Why habit tracking might be stopping you from sticking to your new habit Why you shouldn't expect new habits to feel natural and effortless The power of being your own accountability buddy Why you must change your self-image for a new habit to stick Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 45: 10 Signs You're A Perfectionist Episode 131: How To Eliminate All-Or-Nothing Thinking Episode 145: What Are You Waiting For? Episode 162: How I Realised I'm A Perfectionist Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

Perfectionists love feeling productive. But if you want to create true productivity in your life, there are a few practical things you must master. So that's what I'm sharing in this episode! Tune in to learn 6 practical tips that will help you get shit done - no matter how unproductive you've been in the last 12 months! And if you want to dive even deeper into what I share in this episode, I highly recommend joining our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. You deserve to be successful and I'm here to be your guide. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why goal-setting is essential if you want to be more productive Whether your goals should be 'realistic' or not The power of focus and how it will make you more productive Why you must be willing to feel uncomfortable if you want to be more productive What self-sabotage is and why you must call it out The importance of a progress log or weekly check-in Why you need to review the last 12 months before moving onto the next Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

In my opinion, starting and growing a business is one of the most powerful personal development tools that exist. So it's fitting that many of the most important lessons I've learned have come from my business. Tune in to learn more about what I learned from my success, failures, and fears this year! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why 'what got you here won't get you there' What building our team has taught me and what I still have left to learn The experience that made me realise I should never say never What it takes to scale a six-figure business The important revelation I had after going full-time in my business Why every level of success is uncomfortable Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 114: How To Take Action *Before * You Feel Confident Episode 125: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship Systems Rock Asana Airtable Erin May Henry Self-Coaching Scholars The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo The Mind Your Business Podcast with James Wedmore Linchpin by Seth Godin Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

Since I record a personal growth update every month, you might already be familiar with what this year looked like for me. There were a lot of wins and some exciting travel opportunities, but also a lot of failure and discomfort in between! Since I'm such a big believer in reviewing your year, I thought I'd share my year in review with you! In this episode, I'm diving into my biggest personal development lessons from 2019. Be sure to tune into Episode 167 if you want to know my biggest business lessons from 2019 too! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why achieving your goals won't make you happier or more confident The power of letting an ebb be and ebb, without judgement Why I chose to work on fewer projects this year and the impact that's had How I've followed my fear this year and how it's helped me Why I tend to work harder whenever I'm feeling lack, rather than thinking at a higher level My favourite mindset habits and whether or not they make a real difference Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 78: Why It Will Never Get Better Than This Episode 105: What A Six Figure Business *Really* Feels Like Episode 114: How To Take Action *Before * You Feel Confident Episode 116: Personal Growth Update May 2019 Episode 125: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship Erin May Henry Self-Coaching Scholars Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more! You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

When we're people pleasing, we're lying. It's hard to hear - but it's true! While people pleasing can feel like a selfless and noble act of love, it's really just a strategy we use to avoid discomfort and rejection. Which means that the reason we people please has nothing to do with the people we're pleasing and everything to do with us! In this episode, I'm sharing 5 practical tips to stop being a people pleaser. I'm still on this journey myself but I hope this advice will help you begin to strengthen your integrity with yourself and those around you. Even just a small change in your behaviour can make a huge difference! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why people pleasing is a selfish behaviour The real reason that we people please Why it's so important to see what people pleasing is costing you How to say no without making excuses Why it's so uncomfortable to stop people pleasing What other people will do when you stop people pleasing and why that's ok The power of self-compassion and why it's needed throughout this process Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our membership community The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more. And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

If you google the phrase "waking up early" you'll find a stream of tips to help you get up at 5am and lengthy articles about the benefits of this habit. On the other hand, if you google the phrase "staying up late" you'll see articles designed to comfort those who feel bad for this habit alongside warnings that staying up late might lead you to an early grave. Interesting, right? In the personal development world, it's often said that waking up early is the key to success. To support this - lists of successful people who wake up early are given as evidence. But is waking up early a habit that everyone should pursue? I personally don't think so! In this episode, I'm sharing some questions that will help you figure out if you should wake up early or if you really shouldn't. I hope you find it helpful and that this gives you permission to feel good about whatever time of day you choose to wake up. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why waking up early might not be for you The thought process behind my personal decision to wake up early 5 questions to help you decide when you should wake up early Why it's so important to have a compelling reason to wake up early The real reasons you find it so hard to wake up on your alarm Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our membership community Episode 95: The Secret To Waking Up Early Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more. And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

There's so much fluffy advice about how to overcome perfectionism that we hear all of the time - like "just remember that nobody's perfect" and "it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks". But what are you meant to do when you intellectually understand those statements and yet you still find yourself shooting for perfection on every occasion? You do what I'm sharing in this episode! In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what you need to do in order to overcome perfectionism. Tune in to learn the complete 6 step process to overcome perfectionism. I'm also excited to announce that my course Get Out Of Your Own Way, which teaches each of these 6 steps in detail, has now been added to our membership Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about our membership community and join us today. In This Episode You'll Learn: 6 steps to overcome perfectionism The importance of understanding what perfectionism is and isn't Why you haven't been able to believe you're good enough yet How to create self-confidence and take action even when you don't feel ready The power of being decisive Why setting big goals will help you overcome perfectionism How to stop letting the fear of disappointment hold you back The exciting new addition to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done that will help you get out of your own way Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our membership community Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more. And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

Despite it now being my day job to talk about perfectionism, it was only a few years ago that I actually realised I was a perfectionist! There are so many misconceptions around perfectionism that until my mid-twenties, I thought I wasn't perfect enough to be a perfectionist. And because I didn't realise I was a perfectionist, I felt like I was the only one struggling with procrastination, crippling self-doubt, overthinking and being all-or-nothing. Realising that I'm a perfectionist gave me a whole new vocabulary that has allowed me to change my life for the better - because it's only when you realise you're a perfectionist that you become empowered to overcome perfectionism. In this episode, I'm opening up about my journey with perfectionism and the important points along the way. I can't remember everything but I hope that what I share in this episode helps you understand yourself a little bit more. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why I didn't think I was a perfectionist until I was in my mid-twenties The most common misconceptions about perfectionism The childhood experience that I made mean I wasn't good enough Why it's not necessary to dissect your past in order to overcome perfectionism What caused my perfectionist tendencies to begin causing problems The most important teachers on my personal development journey Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our membership community Mindset by Carol Dweck Carol Dweck interview with Tom Bilyeu Episode 22: How Personal Development Helped Me Overcome Self-Doubt Episode 45: 10 Signs You're A Perfectionist Episode 57: 7 Differences Between Perfectionists + High Achievers Episode 59: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Episode 118: Thoughts That Create A Growth Mindset Episode 135: 7 Signs You Have A Fixed Mindset Episode 158: 5 Life-Changing Lessons About Perfectionism From Brené Brown Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more. And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

Procrastination is a topic that's close to many perfectionists' hearts and most of us are trying to stop the habit by following advice from others. But sometimes, there are pieces of advice that do more harm than good - especially if you have a perfectionist mindset! So in this episode, I'm sharing 3 common procrastination tips that don't work for perfectionists, why they don't work and what to do instead. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why blocking the internet won't help you beat procrastination long-term The practical way I stop myself from getting distracted when doing deep work The reason that changing your environment doesn't provide long-lasting motivation How to be productive regardless of your environment Why intellectually knowing that perfection isn't possible doesn't actually help Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our membership community Episode 7: How To Stop Procrastinating Episode 156: Once A Procrastinator, Always A Procrastinator? Episode 160: How To Be More Productive When Working From Home Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more. And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

I used to believe - hand on heart - that it was impossible for me to be productive at home. When I was a student, I went to the library to study. When I was an accountant, I stayed back late in the office. And when I became an entrepreneur, I worked from a co-working space. If I needed to get shit done, I needed to be out of the house to do it. That was, until I changed a few important things that made it easy to be productive from home - even after a decade of believing it couldn't be done! In this episode, I'm sharing 5 ways to be more productive from home. Many of which you probably haven't heard before. Enjoy! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why believing you can't be productive from home is a self-fulfilling prophecy The reason it's so important to create boundaries around when you will and won't work How to say no to people who want to see you during your work hours The power of constraint and why you need to create time for yourself to rest without guilt Why planning your time makes all the difference (even if you feel too busy for planning) Why self-respect will make you more productive from home Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our membership community Episode 75: How To Stop Working For Work's Sake Myleik Teele's Podcast Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done: If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more. And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve. Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

I always talk about the fact that personal development is uncomfortable, but this month I was really reminded of that. Behind the scenes I've been building our team so we can impact more people - which means I've had to learn a lot about empowering others and letting go (which isn't easy for a perfectionist). I've also been preparing for a month overseas, creating business systems and struggling not to hit snooze. I record a personal growth update every month so you can get a feel for what personal development is really like. Spoiler alert: it's not an endless stream of breakthroughs, aha moments and checked off to-do lists! I hope these episodes make you feel less alone on your personal development journey and that they help you to embrace the messiness that comes along with it. Enjoy! In This Episode You'll Learn: Why I was snoozing my alarm and how I got myself back on track What I've learned about focus and what I'm focusing on right now Why being focused means saying no What I've done in my business to get organised for my overseas trip The sneaky self-sabotage I've noticed this month Why it's empowering that there is no 'formula' to personal growth or business Featured In The Episode: Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

I've learned more lessons from Brené Brown about perfectionism than I can count. And I largely have Brené to thank for the progress I've made when it comes to the progress I've made with perfectionism. So I thought there would be no better time than now to share 5 life-changing lessons about perfectionism from Brené Brown. Tune in to hear about the huge breakthrough that Brené Brown helped me to achieve and learn why perfectionism actually hampers achievement, how perfectionism protects us from vulnerability, why perfectionism is not self-improvement, the connection between perfectionism and shame as well as why it's so important to dare greatly. I hope you enjoy this episode on life-changing lessons about perfectionism from Brené Brown. In This Episode You'll Learn: The life-changing breakthrough that Brené Brown helped me to achieve How perfectionism differs to healthy striving Why perfectionism hampers success The 3 tools we have in our 'vulnerability arsenal' The difference between perfectionism and self-improvement Why perfectionism is actually a form of shame The reason that daring greatly is the key to overcoming perfectionism Featured In The Episode: Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Episode 22: How Personal Development Helped Me Overcome Self-Doubt Episode 57: 7 Differences Between High Achievers And Perfectionists Episode 59: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: Lessons + Takeaways Episode 157: How To Stop A Shame Spiral Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Where we struggle with perfectionism is where we struggle with shame. While shame is an unavoidable human emotion, there are a few things you can do to stop a shame spiral in it's tracks - so that's what I'm sharing in this episode! Tune in to learn a powerful 3 step process I've learned from Brené Brown that will help you develop shame resilience and stop a shame spiral. You'll also discover the 3 key ways we react to shame, how to spot shame in others and why stopping a shame spiral can be so challenging. I also share some of my personal experiences with shame too. I hope you find this episode helpful! What I share in this episode on how to stop a shame spiral has been completely life-changing for me. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why perfectionists struggle with shame and why shame can't be avoided Whether shame comes from our circumstances or our thoughts Some of the most common thoughts that create shame What a 'shame screen' is and which one you use the most often 3 practical steps to stop a shame spiral, as taught by Brené Brown Why it can be empowering to acknowledge the physical sensation of shame What 'speaking shame' means and who you should and shouldn't speak shame to Featured In The Episode: Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Episode 59: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: Lessons + Takeaways Episode 62: How To Stop Negative Self-Talk + Beating Yourself Up

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