Perfectionism Rewired

Waiting For the Right Time

Oct 8, 2024
Are you stuck waiting for the perfect moment? Discover why chasing ideal conditions can sabotage your life. Learn to recognize how perfectionism leads to procrastination and embrace the opportunities right in front of you. Gain insights into reshaping your mindset to foster self-trust and mental well-being. Stop giving away your power and start enjoying the life you've worked hard to create. It's time to take action and play joyfully in your own arena!
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INSIGHT

Waiting as a Shield for Self-Worth

  • Perfectionists use waiting as a shield to avoid painful feelings of not being good enough.
  • This waiting links to a fixed mindset, where self-worth relies on external validation and performance.
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Waiting Equals Passive Failure

  • Waiting feels like avoiding failure, but it's passive failure without growth.
  • Active failure brings discovery and helps perfectionists realize their true potential.
ANECDOTE

Impact of Famous Perfectionists Acting

  • Famous perfectionists like Mr. Rogers and Serena Williams made impacts by acting, not waiting.
  • Imagining if they had waited reveals the cost of perfectionist hesitation.
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