Why perfectionism could be holding you back, with Dr Julie Smith (E219)
Oct 13, 2023
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Dr Julie Smith, highly regarded clinical psychologist, discusses self-worth, perspective, and the perils of perfectionism. She emphasizes the importance of balance, choosing what matters, and focusing on internal value. Dr Julie shares her experiences working with successful individuals and their deep struggles. The podcast also covers the expanding definition of high performance, reevaluating goals, and finding fulfillment beyond achievements.
Applying high performance principles to all areas of life is crucial, not just work.
Identifying and challenging limiting beliefs and cognitive biases enhance self-awareness and decision-making.
Deep dives
Live High Performance Recording with Serena Vegemann
On November 8th, there will be a live high performance recording in London featuring Serena Vegemann, the England lionesses manager. This will be a unique opportunity to hear Serena talk about her new book, 'What It Takes: My Playbook on Life and Leadership.' The event will cover Serena's transformation of English football in the women's game, insights on the World Cup, and the World Cup final. Tickets to the event also include a copy of Serena's new book.
Dr. Julie Smith's Insights on Mental Health
Dr. Julie Smith, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of 'Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before,' shared valuable tips and advice on mental health in a recent podcast episode. She highlighted the importance of applying high performance principles to all areas of life, not just work. Dr. Julie emphasized the significance of addressing unmet needs and making good enough decisions. She also highlighted the importance of self-compassion and dispelled the myth that high performance and happiness are always interconnected.
Exploring the Costs of High Performance
The podcast delved into the costs and sacrifices often associated with high performance. It discussed how these sacrifices can lead to mental health struggles and the need for reevaluating personal goals and values. The episode emphasized the importance of finding balance and avoiding perfectionism. By exploring the darker side of high performance, the conversation shed light on the need for informed choices and reflection on what truly matters to individuals.
Identifying Limiting Beliefs and Overcoming Bias
Dr. Julie Smith highlighted the significance of identifying limiting beliefs and overcoming cognitive biases. She discussed the power of awareness and reflection in challenging biased thinking patterns. The episode provided insights on how to counteract mental filters, catastrophic thinking, and black-and-white thinking. By engaging in self-awareness and labeling biased thoughts, individuals can gain more control over their mindset and make better decisions.
This episode is a fascinating conversation about self-worth, perspective, and the power of saying no.
Dr. Julie Smith is a highly regarded clinical psychologist known for her compassionate approach to mental health care and expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
With over two decades of experience, she has positively impacted the lives of countless individuals by helping them navigate the complexities of their emotional well-being.
In this episode, Dr Julie discusses how our choices today can lead to a better tomorrow, finding merit in balance throughout life, and focusing on what matters to us individuals. She explores how self worth is not based on what others think, but what we truly value.
Having worked with some of the most successful people, Dr Julie explains how many of these individuals have had some of the deepest struggles. She unravels our ‘unmet needs’ with Jake and Damian: love, belonging, and safety - and how in adulthood we can reflect on these to give perspective on day-to-day life.
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Get your tickets to An Audience with Sarina Wiegman - November 8th, Westminster Chapel: http://hppod.co/sarina-tickets
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