45. Overcoming Perfectionism

Episode 45: Overcoming Perfectionism with Emily
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45. Overcoming Perfectionism
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Overcoming Perfectionism

Perfectionism can be defined as the tendency to set high, unrelenting standards of and for ourselves, in all areas of our lives. It’s the constant pursuit of ‘perfect’ – a subjective concept and so an unattainable, never-ending pursuit – often leaving us feeling frustrated, anxious, exhausted, burnt out, and with a sense of compromised self-worth.

So, in this episode, Emily (who refers to herself as a ‘recovering perfectionist’) speaks on how we can work to overcome perfectionism – or at least start to work with it to enjoy its gifts, and embrace ourselves as perfectly imperfect.

In This Episode:

  • The origins of perfectionism from a psychological perspective
  • Schemas and the ego, and how both ultimately work to protect us
  • The ‘Unrelenting Standards’ schema (or life trap): its characteristics, origins, and how it so often plays out
  • How perfectionism manifests in the physical body, and how it can impact our health behaviours
  • The gifts and benefits of this schema
  • Adaptive vs. maladaptive perfectionism, and adaptive vs. maladaptive coping strategies
  • Emily’s thoughts on, and practical tools for, overcoming perfectionism and reaching a healthier level of balance

Plus, as always, we start the episode with a life update from the both of us – our wins, challenges and obsessions from the past couple of weeks.

More…

Our Current Obsessions:

Em’s: Australian Bush Flowers ‘Woman Essence
Tarra’s: low-tox living

Recommended Listening:

Episode 35: Feminine & Masculine Polarity
Episode 31: Nurturing the Nervous System

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Witches Being Witches Episode 45: Overcoming Perfectionism

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