The Perfectionism Project

Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you’re on the journey (hint: it’s not rainbows and butterflies when you’re doing the real work).  This month has felt incredibly challenging for me in so many ways, but finished on such a high that I’ve almost forgotten about the hard times! For one, I finished up at my part-time admin job and officially went full-time in my business (nearly 6 years after starting) - woohoo! I also taught my first ever in person workshop, which couldn’t have gone any better. Thank you to Darelle, Steph, Katie, Ange and Jenny for being part of it. Tune in to hear what I’ve been getting up to, what I’ve been working on behind the scenes and some personal development inspo. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You’ll Learn: How I feel about finishing up at my part-time job How my first ever in person workshop went and why I can’t wait to do more An upcoming opportunity for you to meet me and work with me in Los Angeles Why you should feel proud of yourself more often and how to do it The one thing you need to do in order to stay consistent with workouts How to keep your workout routine when travelling An update on my impossible goal for 2019 Where I’m travelling next month and why Featured In The Episode: Business Workshop in Los Angeles Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 125: How I Transitioned From My Full-Time Job To Full-Time Entrepreneurship

In my membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I teach the girls how to set an impossible goal for themselves. An impossible goal is an incredible tool for directing personal growth and showing us the work we need to do - but it requires a different approach to what we’re used to. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 important reminders about your impossible goal so that you can get yourself unstuck and keep moving closer to the person you want to become. Regardless of whether you’re in my membership or not, this episode is going to help you think about goal-setting differently and have you working towards your dreams like never before! In This Episode You’ll Learn: The point of an impossible goal and how it differs to regular goals Why it’s ok that you’re not going to succeed from day one The importance of goal-setting in personal development How to stop yourself from quitting your impossible goal The power of documenting your progress towards your impossible goal and how to do it Featured In The Episode: Business Workshops in Brisbane and Los Angeles Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services Episode 14: My Goal For 2018 Episode 20: The Messy Middle Episode 29: An Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal Episode 44: Another Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal Episode 79: The Final Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal

As Tony Robbins says, identity is the strongest force in the human personality. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing how to upgrade your identity so it won’t keep stopping you from getting what you want. I hope you enjoy it! In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to identify the labels that are holding you back A practical process to upgrade your self-image and create a new identity Why changing your beliefs about yourself isn’t denying the ‘truth’ of who you are Why having room for personal growth is not a sign of inadequacy How to feel empowered by a label without allowing it to keep you small What this process looked like for my 1:1 coaching client and how it helped her Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here 1:1 Coaching Services Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 87: How I Manage Anxious Thoughts Episode 106: Answering Your Questions About Self-Image

This episode has been a long-time in the making and I still can’t quite believe I’m recording it. When I started my blog in August 2013, I never thought that I’d be able to get my business to a place where it could support me full-time - be here we are! Along this wild ride, I’ve constantly searched for resources and advice to help me figure out how to transition from full-time work to full-time entrepreneurship. I haven’t had the confidence to take a blind leap of faith so I’ve scoured the internet for wisdom on how to navigate this uncertain time. And to be honest, what I found was a little lacking! So I hope that by sharing the nitty gritty of my experience I’m able to help you figure out when to take your own leap and how to do it. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why I started my blog even though I didn’t feel confident How I balanced full-time accounting and growing my blog The investments that changed the trajectory of my business and career How I knew the time was right to leave my full-time job and then my part-time job Why resenting your day job will slow your entrepreneurial journey down What my finances have looked like throughout this process Why I was scared to go full-time in my business and how I overcame that fear My next steps now that I’m full-time in my business Featured In The Episode: Business Workshops in Brisbane and Los Angeles Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here Perfect Blogger 1:1 Coaching Service Tim Ferriss’ Fear-Setting Exercise Episode 1: My Story (So Far!) Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started Episode 16: What To Expect When You Start A Creative Project Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine Episode 33: How To Balance Your Side Hustle With Your Full-Time Job Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 78: Why It Will Never Get Better Than This Episode 107: What To Do When Your Loved Ones Don’t Believe In You Episode 112: 5 Decisions That Changed Me + My Business Forever Rich Babe Academy Self-Coaching Scholars

If you’re constantly reading books, listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos and researching ideas but you’re not seeing results - it could be that the way you learn is STOPPING you from learning as much as you can. In this episode, I’m sharing how to put yourself on a low information diet. This is a concept that was introduced to me by Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Work Week and I’ve been experimenting with it ever since. If you always feel like you need one more piece of information before you can take action, or you never spend time just being, this episode is for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What a low information diet is and isn’t Why more information isn’t always better The real reason perfectionists get addicted to learning How I’m experimenting with the low information diet this month Why I haven’t watched the news for the last 5 years What you can do over the coming 4 weeks to uplevel your personal development Featured In The Episode: Episode 39: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge

This month was uncomfortable for me in so many ways. I resigned from my part-time job (woohoo!) which brought up a lot of fear and doubt around my business and the future. I put working out on the backburner which cost me mentally. And my brain couldn’t help but serve up an endless stream of negative thoughts about everything I’m attempting - so that was fun! Tune in to find out what I got up to, the mistakes I made and what I learned. It’s these kind of months that set me up for the amazing ones! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why I struggled so much this month with my mindset How I turn a bad day around Why I felt scared to leave my part-time job (even though I’m ready) Why it’s ok to have uncomfortable, messy months My fears and doubts around creating in person events

Setting big financial goals will likely raise eyebrows from those around you. In fact, many of us shy away from money goals because we’re scared that others will think we’re obsessed with money, we don’t have integrity, we’re greedy, we’re selfish and we’ve ‘changed’. If you can relate, this episode is for you!    In This Episode You’ll Learn:   My money goal and why people misunderstand it Why our money goals bring up fear about what others will think How to let it be ok that others are judging your financial goals Why I recommend setting clear financial goals, even if you feel resistant   Featured In The Episode:     Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances    

Fear and doubt is part of personal development. If you’re not scared and doubtful, it means your goals are already in your comfort zone. But that doesn’t mean that dealing with fear and doubt is easy! In this episode, I’m talking about how we use confusion to protect ourselves from fear and doubt - and what to do instead.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why your goals shouldn’t be ‘realistic’ The role of fear, doubt and discomfort in personal growth The life-changing realisation I had about discomfort + how it can help you The real reason you’re waiting for clarity What to do if the next steps towards your dream life are researching and planning How to get out of indecision and get momentum   Featured In The Episode:   FREE Figure Your Life Out Masterclass Figure Your Life Out Group Coaching Program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - join the waitlist Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue    

Our thoughts create our reality, and this couldn’t be more true when it comes to money. Even though it really doesn’t feel like it! In this episode, I’m sharing how to identify the beliefs that are creating your reality, how they create your reality and how to begin moving past them. I hope you enjoy it!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why your money beliefs are more important than any strategy or budget The money beliefs that are currently keeping me stuck How to identify the money beliefs that are creating your financial reality A self-coaching tool that will help you build self-awareness   Featured In The Episode:     Episode 26 of The Life Coach School: The Self-Coaching Model Episode 272 of The Life Coach School: Underearning Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances    

Personal development is incredible, but it’s called personal development for a reason. If you’ve been trying to get your loved ones interested in the self-help world - and it hasn’t been working - I have a wake up call for you! In this episode, I’m sharing why preaching about personal development doesn’t work. And what to do instead!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why preaching to others about personal development doesn’t work What to do instead of trying to get your loved ones interested in self-help The life-changing lesson I learned from my Bikram Yoga teacher What to do when you judge others for not wanting to improve their lives   Featured In The Episode:   FREE Figure Your Life Out Masterclass Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - join the waitlist