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21. My Worth Is Not Defined By Perfection Affirmation
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Are you exhausted by the constant pursuit of perfection, sacrificing your authenticity in the process? You are not alone. In today's episode, we'll explore how perfectionism, often rooted in fear and insecurity, hinders creativity, suppresses our genuine opinions, and leads to grueling overwork. Together, we'll learn to shed off our perfectionist badges and masks, embracing our genuine selves through mindful body scans and cleansing breaths, affirming the value of authenticity over perfection.
Whether you're on the brink of a career shift or simply seeking self-acceptance, this episode was designed with you in mind. From breaking down the "costs" of perfectionism to giving yourself grace and learning how to let go of this crippling behavior and mindset. We'll share a transformative affirmation practice that champions your authentic self and inherent value to help you navigate your way through your career-changing journey.
Show Notes and Timestamps:
[00:01:07] Intro
[00:01:55] Recovering perfectionist
[00:03:30] Perfectionism comes at a cost
[00:06:28] Start of the affirmation
[00:09:20] Making your affirmations sticky
[00:11:08] End
We talk about imposter syndrome in this episode and if you’re curious to learn more about this, check out episode 20, to learn how to combat these crippling thoughts and feelings that are getting in your way of development and growth.
Curious to learn how to make your affirmations sticky? Listen to episode 1 and I’ll walk you through how to make your affirmation practice a more effective and transformative tool for your career-changing journey.
Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers.
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1. 21. My Worth Is Not Defined By Perfection Affirmation (00:00:00)
2. Intro (00:01:07)
3. Perfectionism comes at a cost (00:03:30)
4. Start of the affirmation (00:06:28)
5. Making your affirmations sticky (00:09:20)
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