Giving Yourself Permission to be Imperfect

Have you felt like you could never reach other people’s expectations?

In this episode, Lewis discusses the fear of imperfection and how it can prevent you from being your most authentic self. He shares personal experiences and practical exercises to help you recognize and embrace your imperfections and encourages you to show up in life as your most authentic self.

[4:55] Symptoms of Perfectionism

[7:37] Why Are We Afraid to be Imperfect?

[11:02] What You Can Learn From Comedians, Athletes, and Actors About Dealing with Perfectionism

[13:37] Exercise on Self-Acceptance

[17:46] Questions to Ask Yourself Based On Your Acceptance & Non-Acceptance Lists

[18:38] Building the Idea of Who You Want to Be in the Future

[20:05] The Question to Ask Yourself Whenever You Feel Perfectionism Creeping In

[22:16] Mindstrong Mantras: How to Bring Out Your Ideal Self in the Moment

[24:46] A Tip for Creating Your MindStrong Mantra

[26:55] Parting Thoughts

[28:41] Life is Not About Perfection. Life is About Experimentation

Good Will Hunting Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltNhwj-F7c8

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