Struggle Care 89: Why Women MUST Do Habits Differently with Monica Packer
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Apr 25, 2024 Monica Parker, host of About Progress podcast, discusses why habit advice for women needs to be different. She touches on invisible labor, trade-offs, and the importance of forming habits that support individual needs. The conversation challenges traditional notions of habits, urging women to define consistency on their terms and start with small, manageable steps. Learn how to reclaim time for self-care and navigate societal expectations with practical tips.
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Monica's Early Midlife Crisis Blog
- Monica Packer started a blog during an early midlife crisis, listing 30 things to do before 30.
- This led to her podcast, embracing imperfection and challenging perfectionism.
Perfectionism Spectrum
- Perfectionism exists on a spectrum, encompassing both overachieving and underachieving tendencies.
- Recognizing oneself as a perfectionist, regardless of type, is freeing and promotes self-understanding.
Broken Habit Methods
- Rigid habit-forming standards can lead to discouragement and feelings of inadequacy.
- Monica realized that traditional habit advice didn't work for her, suggesting the methods were flawed.