It's Always Something! 3 Key Areas Perfectionists Must Fix to Stop Overwhelm
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Sep 24, 2024
Listeners dive into the chaos of perfectionism and discover how to tackle life's constant disruptions. Strategies for enhancing flexibility and emotional resilience take center stage. Learn to set boundaries and cultivate a sense of calm amid uncertainty. The podcast also reveals how your source of confidence affects your adaptability. Plus, find out how to lighten your burden and feel less overwhelmed with actionable tips that transform inner feelings to match outward appearances.
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Flexibility Boosts Resilience
Rigidity in thinking limits adaptability to life's surprises.
Building neuroplasticity and resilience helps handle unexpected challenges gracefully.
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Resource Your Personal Capacity
Regularly resource your mental, physical, and emotional capacity.
Maintain a personal "bank account" to prevent feeling overwhelmed by constant demands.
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Set Impeccable Boundaries
Avoid hoarding responsibilities to reduce overwhelm.
Set impeccable boundaries to create a stable foundation instead of walking on a tightrope.
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Just as you finally get everything under control, life throws you ANOTHER curve ball. Seems like no matter what you do, you never get a moment of peace bc It’s Always Something. Discover exactly how to break down the elusive barriers that perpetually seem to get in the way of perfectionists and equip you with practical tools to let go of the chaos so you can navigate life’s unexpected twists without getting overwhelmed.
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Listen to the full episode to hear:
How where you source your confidence from determines how well you adapt to life's surprises
Why resourcing yourself mentally, emotionally + physically enables you to handle unexpected challenges like a pro
The secret to stop feeling like everything is always on your shoulders (this is way better than deep breaths)
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Levine, S. (2003). Psychological and social aspects of resilience: a synthesis of risks and resources. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 5(3), 273–280. https://doi.org/10.31887/dcns.2003.5.3/slevine
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