The Perfectionism Project

So many of us spend our time working towards our goals and wishing things would be different so that we could feel better about our lives. But the truth is, it will never get better than this moment! Listen to this episode to find out why it’s important to recognise that this is as good as it gets.

The doors to Dream Habit, my habit course for perfectionists, are officially OPEN! In Dream Habit, you’ll learn my step-by-step method to escape the vicious all-or-nothing cycle and stick to the success habits that have been on your to-do list for YEARS. There’s no better time than now to improve your life - and it all begins with your habits! To celebrate the relaunch of Dream Habit, when you sign up this week only you can get the course for a special new year price. Dream Habit is normally priced at $147 USD (and valued at so much more) but if you sign up before midnight (EST) on 10 January 2019, you can get Dream Habit for just $97 USD. Woohoo! If this sounds like something that could help you, find out more at samlaurabrown.com/dreamhabit sooner rather than later. I’m SO excited to be reopening this course and can’t wait to welcome you into the program if you feel it’s a good fit! Mentioned In The Episode The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast - 5 Morning Rituals That Help Me Win The Day J. Burrows Black Notebook Joe Dispenza meditation Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss Still Me by Jojo Moyes Kayla Itsines’ Bikini Body Guide Forest App

Until now I’ve been calling these my ‘life update’ episodes, but really - they’re a glimpse into the personal development side of my life. So these will be called personal growth updates from now on! In this episode, I’m talking about why I decided to work from home during the month of December (and put my co-working space membership on hold), the home projects I’ve been working on, the exciting investments I made, the life-changing book that I read and so much more! Mentioned In The Episode Erin May Henry Manifestation Babe Self-Coaching Scholars Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

One thing that I’ve really learned this year is that being more effective with my time can be surprisingly uncomfortable. The void that’s left when we stop filling our time with unimportant tasks can be a big one, so I wanted to talk about it in this episode and share some advice on how to be more effective with your time AND handle the after effects. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In This Episode Episode 39: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss - Lessons and Takeaways The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast My Tips To Make The Most Of Self-Help Books Andy Drish interview with Tai Lopez on The Foundation Podcast Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

Many of us start the new year filled with optimism and excitement, only for disappointment to follow shortly. If you want next year to be different to this year, make sure you tune into this episode to find out the most common mistakes perfectionists make when it comes to creating new year’s goals. Mentioned In The Episode Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 72: 12 Practical Tips For Setting Powerful Goals

A lot of perfectionists leave things until the last minute and while it’s a habit that helped us succeed during school, most of the important stuff in life doesn’t have a deadline. Which means that if we can’t learn how to do things at the first minute, rather than the last, most of it never gets done! In this episode, I’m diving into the REAL reasons we put things off (hint: it’s not due to being lazy or disorganised) and how to get yourself out of that habit - even if you’ve been doing it your entire life. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode Seth Godin Design Matters podcast

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about this year, it’s the power of goal-setting. Working towards my impossible goal for 2018 (to make $500,000 in revenue in my business) has taught me SO much about what to do, and what not to do when it comes to creating an incredible life. And I’ve distilled the best of what I’ve learned into 12 practical tips to help you set powerful goals. I hope you find it helpful! If you’re interested in working with me 1:1 to help you make 2019 your best year yet, make sure to secure your spot before the price goes up in the new year. There are only a few more places available! You can find out more here. Mentioned In The Episode: Episode 26 - The Power of Self-Image Episode 57 - 7 Differences Between High Achievers and Perfectionists Episode 14: My Goal For 2018 Episode 29: An Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal Episode 44: Another Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal Jim Rohn Brooke Castillo

I’ve been a lover of fake tan since I first discovered it as a teenager, but it wasn’t until 2017 that I realised that my reliance on fake tan for self-confidence was taking it’s toll. In that moment, I decided I wouldn’t use fake tan again until I could get myself to a place where I loved my natural skin too - so that’s what I did! What I share in this episode isn’t really about fake tan, it’s about what happens when we stop superficially propping up our self-confidence - which is something we do in SO many ways. Join me as I share 5 surprising lessons learned from my year long experiment without fake tan. And if you’re interested in working with me 1:1 to help you make 2019 your best year yet, make sure to secure your spot before the price goes up in the new year. There’s only a few more places available! You can find out more here. Mentioned In The Episode Episode 26 - The Power of Self-Image The Century of the Self

When it comes to personal development, there are so many incredible free and paid resources out there than can help. Whether it’s an inspiring podcast, working 1:1 with a coach, doing an online course, being involved in a Facebook community, reading personal development books, watching YouTube videos - the opportunities are endless! And while having so many options is amazing, it can be completely overwhelming. Plus we’re often left with the question of whether we should pay for help or if it’s just as good to figure it out for free. So in this podcast episode, I’m going to share how to kickstart your personal development journey without spending any money. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode:   Episode 42: What It’s Really Like To Invest In Yourself Episode 48: How To Be Your Own Mindset Coach Episode 52: The 3 Stages of Personal Growth Episode 65: How To Pursue Multiple Goals At Once   Some of my favourite teachers - Brooke Castillo, Tony Robbins, Brene Brown, Tim Ferriss, Oprah, Gary Vaynerchuk, Kathrin Zenkina, Lewis Howes.

There are SO many intelligent women in the world who don’t have healthy habits, not because they can’t and not because they don’t want to - but because they’re constantly stopped by beliefs they don’t even realise they have. In this episode, I go beyond the typical advice you hear about habits (get an accountability buddy, buy a cute workout outfit, follow inspiring Instagram accounts etc etc) and dive into 5 REAL reasons your new habits don’t stick. We’re talking mindset, beliefs and practical strategies to set yourself up for an amazing new year. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode Episode 26: How To Transform Your Self-Image 3 Ways To Stop All-Or-Nothing Thinking