Explore the roots of perfectionism, shift to healthy striving, unravel childhood influences, embrace self-worth, and engage in meaningful connections in this insightful podcast.
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Perfectionism's Downside
Perfectionism is often viewed as positive but can be detrimental, causing stress and hindering fulfillment.
It's driven by the core belief of "I am not good enough," leading to a constant need to strive.
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Root of Perfectionism
Perfectionism stems from the belief "I am not good enough," making even exceptional work feel inadequate.
This core belief drives perfectionistic behaviors, regardless of actual accomplishments.
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Embrace Healthy Striving
Shift from "perfectionism" to "healthy striving" to maintain high standards without self-sabotage.
Commit to the process of change, as there are no quick fixes for ingrained behaviors.
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Perfectionism is something a lot of us experience. It's something many of us OVER-IDENTIFY with. It's something we sometimes see as a 'positive' thing despite it causing a lot of stress, procrastination, unfinished projects, self-criticism, over-analysing, personal/professional dissatisfaction. In this episode I break down what perfectionism is, where it stems from, how to move away from it, what you can start to cultivate instead - and I also give you some practical steps you can start to integrate into your daily life. I appreciate your time and attention, if you found this valuable - be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this podcast with your loved ones, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other. You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke or you can email me at hello@africabrooke.com with subject line 'Beyond the Self'. I can't wait to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: I do not give advice in DM's, emails, or comments, but I'd love to hear what your lightbulb moments and breakthroughs were!
Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke