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9. Rethinking Perfectionism in Life and Caregiving
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I'm diving into the whole perfectionism thing, especially when it sneaks its way into caregiving and our personal growth journey. I've been there. It's like this never-ending cycle of trying to meet impossible standards, only to end up feeling super critical of myself and stuck in the same spot.
I'm opening up about my own experiences and sharing the wisdom I've gained along the way. I talk about the various ways perfectionism can hold us back and then share the strategies that helped me kick perfectionism to the curb. Including one of the awesome teachings of my coach, Brooke Castillo. We're talking about this game-changing idea of aiming for a 'B minus effort' – celebrating good work without freaking out about being flawless. Plus, I'll show you how treating life like a bunch of experiments and embracing the 80-20 rule can totally shake things up in a good way.
So, if you're ready to ditch perfectionism and find that sweet spot between striving for greatness and taking care of yourself, come join me on this journey.
Top things you will learn in this podcast:
1. Recognizing perfectionist thinking in your life and caregiving roles.
2. Understanding the drawbacks of perfectionism, including decreased enjoyment, reluctance to try new things, and self-judgment.
3. Practical strategies for shifting perfectionist thinking, such as embracing "B minus effort," being willing to experiment, applying the 80-20 rule, and letting things be messy.
4. Cultivating kindness, compassion, and understanding towards oneself and others, acknowledging that perfection is unattainable and mistakes are part of being human.
Resources:
Brooke Castillo & The Life Coach School
As a Resiliency Coach for people who are caregiving for their partner, I'm here to support YOU, the caregiver. Learn more about my work at www.coachmarika.com.
Chapters
1. 9. Rethinking Perfectionism in Life and Caregiving (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Perfectionism in Caregiving (00:00:05)
3. Overcoming Perfectionist Tendencies With Strategies (00:15:04)
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