The Perfectionism Project

Dive into strategies for breaking free from perfectionism and procrastination! Discover how the PGSD program empowers perfectionist entrepreneurs through effective planning and accountability. Learn to set clear revenue goals and embrace reflective practices for continuous growth. Balance productivity with personal well-being, especially during life transitions, using structured approaches. With real transformations showcased, find out how to start getting things done without burning out!

This is Part 5 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. I first experimented with clean rest in 2014 (though I didn’t have a name for it back then). I just knew I needed a break. In 2018, after another exhausting launch, I came back to it with intention. I was tired of burning out every time I pushed for a big goal. Something had to change. Now, clean rest is the backbone of my business. It grounds me. It gives me the courage to put my ideas out there, even when they’re not perfect. And it’s the reason I haven’t burned out in over three years, even while making more money than ever and navigating motherhood. In this final episode of the clean rest series, I’m sharing how my own journey with clean rest has evolved and what it looks like for me now - both in business and in life. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode528. Enrollment Now Open: Join My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you’re ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD). Enrollment is open for one week only from Friday 4 April to Friday 11 April 2025. Click here to sign up today​ and get instant access to everything inside the program.

This is Part 4 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. There’s one mindset shift every perfectionist entrepreneur needs to make about clean rest: Clean rest that doesn’t feel good is still clean rest. Even when you’re feeling bored, restless, agitated, or like you “should” be doing something more productive… it still counts. Clean rest isn’t about always feeling peaceful, recharged or inspired. Sometimes it will feel that way. But other times, it’ll feel uncomfortable. You might find yourself itching to check your emails or thinking about everything you “should” be doing instead. And that’s completely normal. You’re a human, not a machine. You’re not supposed to feel happy or motivated 100% of the time. And if you’re judging the quality of your rest based on how it feels, that perfectionist thinking is sneaking in through the back door – making you overthink your time off and work harder to “rest the right way.” This episode is a coaching call with PGSDer Jenna where we dive into all of this: what actually counts as clean rest, what doesn’t, and why it’s still valuable even when it doesn’t feel perfect. We talk about the discomfort that can come up when you’re learning to let yourself truly rest, and how clean rest supports you in working towards your business goals without burning yourself out. If you’ve been trying to “do rest right,” or only allow yourself time off when you’ve earned it, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode527. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

Discover how to embrace 'clean rest' with guilt-free downtime in your busy schedule. Learn practical strategies for intentional rest that align with your productivity patterns. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-trust and power planning to ensure you truly honor your rest. Find out how to effectively incorporate clean rest into your calendar and why it's vital for your well-being as an entrepreneur. Tune in for valuable tips to help you relax and recharge without the guilt!

This is Part 2 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. We perfectionists LOVE a good to-do list… But working from a to-do list makes it really challenging to get enough clean rest - even if you’re making a real effort to have more work-life balance. And I share the five reasons why - and helpful examples for each reason - in this second episode of my clean rest series. I also talk about why there’s never any time for rest and why you feel behind when you work from a to-do list.  If you only get a break from your business when you’re busy recovering from burnout, this clean rest series - and today’s episode in particular - is going to be insanely helpful. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode525. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

This is Part 1 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. If you’re sick of being behind in your business (even though you’re doing ALL the things), this episode is for you. I explain what clean rest is (i.e. resting without guilt) and why it’s essential for perfectionists.  It may not feel like it, but clean rest will help you work better and build a better business (with less overwhelm, less procrastination and less burnout). You’ll have plenty of clean rest scheduled in your calendar when you’re planning properly as a perfectionist. All that clean rest won’t be scary because you’ll be so clear on what’s important vs what isn’t, when you work best and how to keep your plans workable so you never fall behind. You’ll be able to ENJOY your time off. It’s time to start planning properly as a perfectionist - and that includes getting the clean rest you need. And anyone can learn how… Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode524. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

If you’ve been wondering how to stay motivated and show up consistently, week after week after week - this episode will help you understand how following the PGSD Process will help you stay motivated as you build your business. Especially if you’ve been in the all-or-nothing cycle of showing up perfectly for a few weeks and then abandoning your goals and your content calendar. In this episode I’m going to be showing you how Power Planning and Clean Rest will keep you motivated to show up in your business. You’ll hear about what we can learn from children about staying motivated, why the goal isn’t getting your entire to-do list in your calendar, and the hidden benefits of resting without guilt. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode523. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens Instagram: @perfectionismproject Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

As perfectionists, we want our marketing to be perfect before we release it into the world. But the truth is that our best marketing for our clients won’t feel perfect to us. In this episode I share with you why this is the case and how imperfect marketing has helped me grow my business. Tune in to learn why imperfect marketing works, and how your marketing can feel easy and intentional. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode522. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz  Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens Instagram: @perfectionismproject Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

Perfectionists often struggle with life admin tasks. There always seems to be something to clean, fix or take care of in our day-to-day lives - tasks that won’t take too long to do individually, but seem never-ending. If you feel like your life admin tasks are never-ending loose ends, this episode is going to help! I share about my experiences around feeling behind on my life admin, discovering I was using my life admin loose ends against myself, and the specific changes I’m making to my Power Planning and clean rest to address it. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode521. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Perfectionists love to learn. That’s why one of the most common signs your perfectionism handbrake is on, is that you spend most of your time procrasti-learning instead of doing.  Tune into today’s episode because I’m sharing three hard truths about procrasti-learning and how it’s hurting your business. I cover why perfectionists unknowingly fall into the trap of procrasti-learning, and how to turn your love of learning into a successful business. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode520. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.