Mojo Monday - The Perfectionistic Voice In Your Head with Carly Taylor
Jan 12, 2025
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Dive deep into the struggle with that nagging perfectionistic voice that holds you back. Discover how embracing imperfection can actually boost your progress toward personal goals. Learn the power of adaptability and consistency in a world that often feels chaotic. This engaging conversation sheds light on overcoming unhelpful perfectionism and encourages you to celebrate small victories on your journey.
Perfectionistic tendencies can lead to an all-or-nothing mindset, causing individuals to abandon goals when faced with challenges.
Embracing flexibility and consistency over perfectionism allows for progress, even on days when achieving ideal goals feels impossible.
Deep dives
The Perils of Perfectionism
Many individuals struggle with setting goals due to perfectionistic tendencies that lead to an all-or-nothing mindset. This approach often results in significant motivation at first, but when life presents challenges—like injuries or unexpected events—people tend to abandon their goals entirely. Recognizing that life is unpredictable should encourage a more realistic strategy that allows for flexibility and adaptability. Embracing the idea that something is always better than nothing can help maintain progress, even on challenging days.
Planning for Setbacks
Anticipating potential obstacles and preparing for them can significantly enhance goal achievement. By employing the stoic practice of visualizing worst-case scenarios, individuals can develop actionable plans to stay on track despite disruptions. For instance, if a planned 60-minute workout isn't feasible due to time constraints, engaging in a shorter, more manageable activity can still foster a sense of accomplishment. This mindset shift fosters resilience, promoting the idea that consistency is more valuable than striving for perfection.
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Embracing Imperfection and Consistency in Goal Setting
That unhelpful, perfectionistic voice in your head that tells you it either needs to be perfect or you may as well give up is the subject of this week's Mojo Monday. Carly talks about unhelpful levels of perfectionism and what to do when it shows up so it doesn't stop you progressing, even when it's not a 'perfect' day.