Hot Topic: The Perils of Perfectionism

Episode #194

In this week's episode, Terri and Coach Heather talk about how so often people struggle to achieve their health and weight-loss goals because they maintain an underlying expectation of perfectionism. 

They share how perfectionism may present in the fasting and nutritional efforts you are engaging and encourage more realistic expectations. 

 

Summary Timestamps:

• Being a beginner means accepting that progress will be messy and imperfect, and that's okay. (02:53)
• Don’t rush through fasting and lifestyle changes, setting unrealistic expectations and timelines. (04:19)
• The challenge of not reaching goals is more a problem of not finishing than not starting. (08:21)
• The problem with streaks (13:32)
• Two strategies to combat perfectionism. (15:59) 
• Embracing the fact that change takes time and being willing to be ‘messy’ along the way is important for long-term success, and celebrating small wins and progress, rather than focusing on perfection, is key to building sustainable habits. (22:42)

 

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

02:53 Embracing imperfection

04:19 Don’t rush it!

08:21 Why we often fail to reach goals

13:32 The problem with streaks

15:59 Two strategies to combat perfectionism

22:42 Key ways to achieve long-term success

 

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