#23 - Perfectionism is Lonely

07/02/2022 16 min
#23 - Perfectionism is Lonely

Listen "#23 - Perfectionism is Lonely"

Episode Synopsis

When we are stuck in perfectionism we are effectively building a 'tower' of over-preparation.  Over time, this tower becomes less about accomplishment and more about defending ourselves against criticism.  Criticism from others, sure, but really, we are defending ourselves from our own inner critic.  We hold ourselves to impossibly high standards and then 'get caught up' in trying to achieve these high standards...  never quite achieving.While this tower might be successful in defending ourselves from criticism, it turns out that this tower also defends us against enjoyment and connection.  Which, paradoxically, are the two ingredients that we REALLY need to realize progress and accomplishment.  So this is where we get stuck.In this episode, I offer some tips on how to interrupt this cycle and start appreciating yourself for all of the things that you are ALREADY doing.   Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends.  Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!