Episode 44: Procrastination & Perfectionism: 2 Sides of the Same Coin

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Episode Description:

Contentment, self worth, truth, and the power of a mindful pause… These are all the things we’ll explore when confronting 2 sides of the same coin: perfectionism & procrastination. Tune in for a real look at how these 2 beasts fuel and reinforce one another, why, and what we can do about it in order to access more awareness, presence, and ultimately contentment in our daily life.

Show Notes:

*Read the blog version of this episode here*

  • Defining perfectionism and procrastination

  • Their effect on our daily contentment

  • The stressful self-fulfilling prophecy

  • Does perfectionism fuel procrastination?

  • Does procrastination reinforce perfectionism?

  • Their effect on mindfulness and meaningful self development

  • How to come back to the present moment

  • Seneca the Stoic via Ryan Holiday

  • Managing our imagination

  • Combating with logic & truth

  • Feeling incapable or unworthy of trying

  • Mindful pausing to become present, challenge autopilot, and find the truth

  • Witnessing emotions without judgment in order to find clarity

  • Empowering ourselves with choice

  • It’s not all or nothing!

  • Believing we are enough

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