In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Rachel, all about using Power Planning to get into creative flow. Rachel is an artist that enjoys capturing people and characters in her illustrations and loves to share her creative journey with others. She joined PGSD because she had spent years dreaming of pursuing art[...]
Two of my clients inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) have given me permission to share this coaching call excerpt with you. In this call we are talking about emotional capacity and how to expand your emotional capacity so that you can do the things you need to do to build your[...]
This episode was a long-time in the making. In 2019 I released an episode just after I’d officially gone full-time in my business sharing all of the nitty gritty details - the ups and downs, courage and self-sabotage, successes and setbacks. I’m sharing it again on the podcast, 5 years after it was initially released,[...]
Do you trust yourself with your business or are you constantly policing yourself so you get it right? Tune in to learn how to identify whether you’re in self-trust mode and the practical things you can do to get into self-trust and move yourself forward. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode457.[...]
Today’s episode is for you if you get overwhelmed by how many ideas you have for making your life and your business better. I’m sharing 3 practical things you can do (beyond Power Planning) that will help you create positive constraints around your ideas so your brain doesn’t hold back your best ideas for fear[...]
You have probably heard business advice around just doing the things you know you need to do, including putting yourself out there and telling people about your business (e.g. social media, another visible channel). And if you’re a perfectionist, it’s likely that you haven’t been able to do it. This is something I’ve helped perfectionist[...]
Coaching is so valuable for perfectionists because we often don’t see the perfectionist thinking that makes us give up right when we’re about to see results. When we think we’re not doing good enough or we’re tempted to quit, coaching helps you identify what’s going on so you can get out of your own way.[...]
In this episode, I’m interviewing PGSDer Olivia Fox. Olivia walks us through the practical ways that she’s used the tools inside PGSD to help her increase her business revenue while having a better work-life balance at the same time. Olivia experienced an impressive 181% increase in revenue from the previous year, all while enjoying a[...]
In this episode I’m answering your questions and discussing misconceptions about my group program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Since the doors to PGSD are closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024, I want to make sure you have everything you need to decide whether PGSD is a good fit for you. PGSD[...]
This is part 5 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. During this 5-part procrastination series, you’ve learned the hidden reasons why you procrastinate, the 5 step process for making decisions that don’t freak your perfectionist brain out, how power planning helps you feel safe showing up consistently and how to create[...]
This is part 4 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. In this episode you’ll learn how to create ‘positive time pressure’ so you can get your best work done without burning out. If you’re anything like the perfectionist entrepreneurs I work with, you work well under pressure. But there are 3[...]
This is part 3 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. You don’t need more motivation or discipline in order to stop procrastinating. To be able to implement the decisions you make effectively, you need productivity tools that work for your perfectionist brain. 80% of your procrastination will vanish when you get[...]
This is part 2 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. If you’re struggling to move forward with your business because there’s a big decision you need to make first then you need to listen to this episode (part 2)... Maybe you need to figure out the perfect niche, your messaging, your[...]
This is part 1 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. In this episode (part 1) you’ll understand the 3 hidden reasons why you haven't been able to stop procrastinating… You’re not lazy, unmotivated or incapable of building a successful business. There are three hidden reasons you procrastinate. And none of them[...]
This episode is one of the most popular episodes on this podcast! Revenge bedtime procrastination is something most perfectionists struggle to stop. When you’re not planning properly as a perfectionist, you put more business tasks on your to-do list than you have time to complete. Because you want to be productive, you put pressure on[...]
In this episode we are going to be talking about your perfectionism handbrake – what it is, how to release it and feel safe doing so. This is going to be what helps you to get out of your own way in your business so you’re showing up fully, serving your customers and clients, making[...]
Most perfectionists find it challenging to plan out their week when they don’t know what will come up or how much energy they’ll have. Whether you’re working an exhausting day job, doing shift work or raising young children alongside building your business – there are certain things that can feel hard to plan around. Especially[...]
In today’s episode I’m going to be sharing 4 practical steps that’ll help you overcome the fear of disappointment. This is one of the best episodes of the podcast. This episode was originally published in 2021 and was very popular so I wanted to share it with you again. The fear of disappointment is something[...]
When we’re following planning advice that doesn’t work for perfectionists, we struggle to know which tasks to prioritise. We have SO MANY ideas and we want to do them all, perfectly, right away. But we don’t trust ourselves to pick the right tasks to focus on or to do them consistently. We also don’t trust[...]
As a perfectionist entrepreneur who wants to make a meaningful contribution to the world, the kindest thing you could possibly do for yourself is to honour your potential, rather than protect it. We perfectionists get in our own way because we’re scared to find out that our best isn’t ‘good enough’. We procrasti-work, overwhelm ourselves[...]
In today’s episode I’m sharing a simple trick that will help you believe in yourself when you are doing new things. This episode is inspired by a coaching call inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). I’m sharing something from that call with you so can get your perfectionist mindset on your side[...]
If you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed, lost or behind then this episode is for you - especially if you find yourself pushing off tasks that are relatively easy to do or that struggles in your personal life are taking energy away from your business. Tune in to learn 5 practical steps to become someone who can[...]
In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent launch of my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). This episode will help normalise the ups and downs of launching and help you navigate building your business as a perfectionist entrepreneur, regardless of what kind of business you have. I[...]
It’s incredibly common for perfectionist entrepreneurs to struggle with showing up consistently - especially when it involves putting yourself and your ideas out into the world. To help, I’m sharing a snippet of a PGSD coaching call where I coached PGSDer Rachel on how to easily create consistent content. Every week inside Perfectionists Getting Shit[...]
If you’re a perfectionist and you haven’t been hitting their goals, you probably feel like you haven’t made any progress at all. And this likely has you dreading questions from family and friends over the holidays about how your business is going. That’s why in today’s episode I’m sharing some signs of success that commonly[...]
In my group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we do weekly live coaching calls each and every month to help our PGSDers release their perfectionism handbrakes – by getting coached themselves and watching others get coached too. And today I’m sharing a snippet of one of these coaching calls with you! Kristen (@kristencainstyle on[...]
Erin, Naomi and Estelle signed up for PGSD in January 2022. They knew that they needed to get out of their own way in their businesses. And they knew that planning properly as a perfectionist was the first step… Erin is a copywriter who was spending an embarrassing amount (those are her words!) on courses,[...]
In this episode I’m sharing why I’ve always struggled to post consistently on instagram. What I want to share with you in this episode is some of the really specific and practical things I uncovered recently in my own self-coaching about why this is something I’ve struggled with since 2014. We perfectionists like to think[...]
If you want to consistently follow through with your plans without having to use willpower or motivation - or end up burning out - you need to learn how to upgrade your self-image. Your self-image is the story you tell yourself about yourself and it’s one of the most powerful forces in human psychology. Upgrading[...]
On our most recent call inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I was coaching my clients on how to transition from working in spurts of motivation to consistent, aligned productivity. And I wanted to bring this topic to the podcast so you have a full understanding of the productivity process you need to follow[...]
I’ve worked with 1,000+ perfectionist entrepreneurs and something we all have in common is that we procrastinate. We’d rather not do something at all than do it imperfectly. And this is a big problem when it comes to business! More often than not, there’s no external deadline to force us into action so we can[...]
There’s one thing that every perfectionist entrepreneur must learn if they want to succeed in business: how to create a growth mindset. This is the secret to being able to get out of your own way and take consistent action to your goals without burning out. And in this episode I’m doing a deep dive[...]
In this episode I’m taking you behind the scenes of what a content creation day looks like for me. First I share an update from my drive into the office, chatting through what I have planned in terms of content creation and how I’m thinking about approaching it so I can get it done without[...]
In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent launch of my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). This is the second part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and show you[...]
In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch. This is the first part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and show you how to get out of your own way[...]
As a perfectionist it’s hard to imagine a world where you’re successful without having put a huge amount of pressure on yourself too. We attribute our drive and accomplishments to the way we urge ourselves to do more and do better. Which begs the question - how do you stop putting pressure on yourself without[...]
If you’re anything like me, you love personal development and being productive. The downside of this - when it’s coupled with perfectionism - is that if you don’t feel like you’re growing and you notice yourself getting in your own way then it’s easy to feel behind. If you’ve been stuck in a rut or[...]
I thought I’d record a ‘day in the life’ episode to share a behind the scenes about what a work day looks like for me. This episode has two parts - I recorded the first while I was driving into work and chatted through the meetings I have scheduled, what I hope to get done,[...]
This episode is time sensitive - listen now! I explain what you need to spend 90% of your time on if you want to grow your business (Hint: it's something you've probably been putting off). P.S. PGSD closes on 17 September 2023 at 11:59pm New York Time. The PGSD Process will get you out of[...]
It’s easy to think about the cost of making the “wrong” decision. We often forget to look at the cost of indecision… the cost of standing still and the cost of not moving forward. In this episode, I’m sharing how to escape indecision fatigue and why we stay in confusion (even though it’s so frustrating).[...]
I’m very excited to announce a special bonus to PGSD! If you’re looking for help on your marketing strategy - maybe you want more clarity around things like your niche, your offer, traffic, pricing…. Or if you simply just want to feel more confident in your marketing plan and be able to move forward with[...]
In case you didn’t know, PGSD is my group coaching program for perfectionists who are building businesses. And it will have you planning properly and getting out of your own way. Today I sat down with Renae (my Marketing Manager) and answered all of your questions about PGSD. Tune in now! If you have any[...]
Natalie’s experience in PGSD is a great example of how learning to plan properly as a perfectionist can completely transform your whole life. Natalie explains… “Before PGSD I was chaos. I worked CONSTANTLY but I wasn’t getting any of the important stuff done. From the first week I started in PGSD, I knew it was[...]
There are courageous things you need to do to build your business that you might never feel excited about… like pitching yourself as a guest on one of your favourite podcasts or posting on Instagram when you’ve been getting 17 likes or publishing your sales page when you’re still working on believing that your product[...]
Power Planning will get you out of your own way in your business and have you doing the deep perfectionism work you need to do - all while you’re doing more of what matters than ever before (in less time and with less overthinking). But it won’t work for you if you give up on[...]
Most perfectionists find it challenging to plan out their week when they don’t know what will come up or how much energy they’ll have. Whether you’re working an exhausting day job, doing shift work or raising young children alongside building your business - there are certain things that can feel hard to plan around. Especially[...]
Power Planning covers everything perfectionists must do to plan properly. It’s a simple 3 step process that anyone can learn. And I walk you through it in this episode. Here’s a brief overview of how Power Planning works but be sure to tune into this episode to get all the details! Step 1. Power Hour[...]
Perfectionists get in their own way when they follow the same planning advice as everyone else. That’s why I’ve recorded a 5-part planning series for the podcast that’ll help you plan properly as a perfectionist. This planning series is for perfectionists who write and rewrite long to-do lists of business tasks they never start, fall[...]
Fearing success is actually way more common than you’d think. And that’s kinda crazy, right? Even though we’re consciously working towards it, we unconsciously stop ourselves from getting it. It’s no wonder we can feel so stuck. Fear of success means that you are scared that you’ll actually be able to accomplish the things you’ve[...]
Have you ever been busy re-writting something you’ve already written? Do you feel like you have you fallen behind with things and feel like you’re off track? This is exactly what was happening for me at the time I recorded this episode. What I share in this episode is exactly what I would say to[...]
If you’re anything like me, you love finding out how successful people *actually* run their businesses. What their office setup is like, how they structure their day, what they spend their time doing (and which tasks they don’t let themselves do), how they manage their personal life and the things that didn’t quite go to[...]
Your marketing strategy has a BIG impact on your ability to get shit done! And if you’re feeling resistence and out of alignment with your marketing strategy it’s going to be even harder to get shit done. In the marketing world people are always talking about the power of consistency but there is often a[...]
Maybe you find yourself spending too much time on tasks that might be important, but they aren’t that important in terms of the amount of time that they are taking you. Or maybe you’ve been prioritising the easy tasks over the stuff that you know really needs to get done. If you’re frustrated that tasks[...]
We all have blindspots that we would never think to bring up to our 1:1 coach. But when we listen to others being coached, we can uncover hidden areas of our perfectionism and productivity that might have otherwise gone unnoticed, until it’s too late. In this episode you’ll hear Sam coach two PGSDer’s. First Sam[...]
It's uncommon to hear detailed information about the breakdown of expenses in businesses. I hope by me openly sharing the numbers and providing insight into my business on a quarterly basis, it helps you to be growth minded and to not have your perfectionism handbrake on. And it’s especially uncommon to hear a detailed breakdown[...]
The entrepreneurship space can be so glamorised, we hear alot about people doubling their business year after year and that can leave us feeling behind if we aren’t experiencing that trajectory of growth. I enjoy being very open and sharing what most people aren’t willing to share and this episode is no different. I take[...]
I recently sent out a Perfectionist Power-Up that resonated with a lot of my email subscribers. It said: “Maybe your follow through problem is actually a planning problem”. So I wanted to record an episode to help you figure out whether this is what’s going on for you. There are a lot of things we[...]
While perfectionists want everything in their lives to be perfectly organised, the irony is that they actually stop themselves from creating this reality - without even realising it! And one of the reasons they do this is because of their secret addiction to feeling behind. Most perfectionists would swear that they don’t want to feel[...]
In this episode I’m interviewing Kristen Cain, a style coach and committed PGSDer, on all things perfectionism and Power Planning. Kristen heard me talking about PGSD on this podcast for an entire year before she signed up. Kristen listened diligently to every episode, worked hard to apply what she learned to her business and started[...]
In today’s episode, I interview PGSDer Jenn Baswick all about her Growth Goal and experience inside PGSD. Our most successful PGSDers are business owners who LOVE being productive and yet find themselves struggling to make the most of their time due to their perfectionism handbrake. And this was definitely the case for Jenn. Jenn is[...]
This episode is part 3 in a 3-part series on perfectionism. Perfectionism makes even the smartest entrepreneurs get in their own way. That’s why I’m releasing a three part series all about perfectionism - including the surprising truth that every business owner needs to know and the exact steps to follow to take control of[...]
This episode is part 2 in a 3-part series on perfectionism. Perfectionism makes even the smartest entrepreneurs get in their own way. That’s why I’m releasing a three part series all about perfectionism - including the surprising truth that every business owner needs to know and the exact steps to follow to take control of[...]
This episode is part 1 in a 3-part series on perfectionism. Perfectionism makes even the smartest entrepreneurs get in their own way. That’s why I’m releasing a three part series all about perfectionism - including the surprising truth that every business owner needs to know and the exact steps to follow to take control of[...]
No matter how dialled-in your marketing strategy is, even if everything else is seemingly perfect in your business, if you neglect addressing perfectionism, you're unknowingly sabotaging your own progress. Addressing your perfectionism is the missing piece that's been holding you back for years… In this podcast episode I chat through your results from The Perfectionism[...]
If you know you are capable of achieving the goals you want and you know you have the intelligence… Then I’m here to tell you it's time to address the hidden obstacle that’s sabotaging your success: perfectionism. No matter how much you address other aspects of your business, if you don't tackle your perfectionism, it[...]
Can you believe we're almost at 400 episodes!? I thought this would be a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the remarkable journey I've embarked on since the podcast's inception back in 2017. So much has unfolded and evolved since then, not only in my business but also in my personal life. Now, I’m a proud[...]
There are so many misconceptions about perfectionism that most perfectionists don’t even realise they are one. As an entrepreneur, there’s a good chance that the only reason you’re not being productive and succeeding at the level you want is because your perfectionist mindset is working against you. In this episode, I share what perfectionism really[...]
Do you ever feel like you're always busy working, but at the end of the week, you're left wondering where all the time went? It's time to take control of your productivity and work smarter, not harder. When you find yourself constantly working but not seeing much progress towards your goals, it's likely that you're[...]
In this episode I’m sharing some of the biggest productivity mistakes I made over the course of my business. Not only do I share mistakes I made in the past, but also some that I just realised I’m currently making in my business. This is the 10th year since I started my business initially as[...]
Today’s episode is my first Growth Goal update for 2023. I share the Growth Goal I chose to set (and whether we hit our Q1 milestone), as well as how having twins impacted our business growth last quarter. Power Planning helped me figure out what my real needle movers were in the 13 workdays I[...]
“I don’t know if I should keep doing what I’m doing OR is now actually the right time to be doing something different?” This is a question we perfectionist business owners often ask ourselves, no matter what stage our business is at. How do we know if we should persist with the business strategy we’ve[...]
Before Power Planning, I often got in my own way in my business. I worked in stops and starts, I waited until the last minute to get the most important things done, I kept burning myself out from all the pressure I put on myself and I had countless planners that I abandoned after three[...]
Long-time podcast listeners will have heard me mention Daisy, my community and operations manager, when I’ve chatted about my business. In this episode you’ll hear from Daisy about how my team and I run things behind the scenes, including the decisions and questions that have come up in the process of growing my business. You’ll[...]
The question of how to stop overthinking is one that all perfectionists face. So in this episode, I’m sharing the real reasons we overthink and practical tips to help you stop doing it - even with the big decisions. This is some of my best advice on how to stop overthinking, learned from years of[...]
We still get questions about a popular interview I did with Kathrin Zenkina of The Manifestation Babe Podcast in 2020. And since this is also one of my favourite interviews and still so relevant today, we wanted to make sure you got to hear it on this episode of The Perfectionism Project. Kathrin is a[...]
Procrasti-working is when we work on our business as a form of procrastination. And if you do it, you’re not alone. Perfectionist entrepreneurs don’t procrastinate in the same ways as everyone else. Instead of avoiding work, we procrasti-work. This can look like scrambling to get all of your content created each week, moving sales tasks[...]
Today I’m sharing an important episode to remind you that showing up imperfectly is exactly what would serve others and make an impact in the way you want to. This is a pep talk that gives you permission to share who you really are with your clients, your followers and your team. You don’t need[...]
In Episode 378, I talked about when following through with the plans we’ve made with ourselves can be an act of self-care - particularly when you have anything going on in your life that’s making operating at your normal capacity a challenge. Today’s episode continues that conversation, and I talk about when you determine that[...]
Self-image is something we talk about a lot in my Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Group Coaching Program. The reason for that is the story we tell about ourselves impacts our beliefs, feelings, actions and ultimately, the results we create in our business. These all flow from how we see ourselves, whether we’re conscious of it[...]
Fear of judgement is one of the five signs of perfectionism, and this can show up in different ways. Today, I wanted to chat about the 7 hidden ways I see this coming up for myself and my clients in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, so you have more awareness about fear of judgement and how[...]
Today I’m sharing an important episode that will make such a difference in your relationship with yourself. During our 30-Day Stop Overthinking Challenge inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, one of our PGSDers asked whether she should feel bad for not following through with her plans. What followed was the advice I’m giving to you in[...]
A big vision creates a solid foundation for your business, and impacts your business’s long-term growth. It helps you become clear about your business, in ways that are aligned with your values. But one of the ways perfectionism manifests for us in business is in goal setting and dreaming big for your business. This can[...]
In today’s episode, I share 5 perfectionist beliefs I had to release in order to build my team. These beliefs stem from perfectionist thinking around tasks, team members, and other parts of our day to day business. They inform the decisions we make (whether we’re aware we believe them or not), and those decisions will[...]
Today’s episode is a chatty Growth Goal update for Quarter 4 of 2022. In quarter 4 I was further along in my pregnancy with the twins and working 3 days a week (and occasional 4 day weeks). But this quarter was still an impactful one for my business growth and personal growth. In 2022, we[...]
In this episode, I wanted to chat with you about something I’ve been going through while being 32 weeks pregnant with twins. I’ve noticed I’m asking myself this question: when is it an act of self-care for me to be productive and when is it an act of self-care instead to change my plans and[...]
I’m so excited to share the details of what I’ve been working on behind the scenes for you - because it’s FINALLY AVAILABLE! Until now the full Power Planning Method has been exclusively taught to PGSDers only but… As of today, you can learn everything you need to know about Power Planning by signing up[...]
With the new year right around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to reshare an episode that I published earlier this year all about the Growth Goal. If you want to get out of your own way in your business, setting a Growth Goal is the first step (this is why[...]
I love that New Year's fresh start feeling as much as the next perfectionist BUT we all know that January motivation doesn’t last forever. And part of the reason that happens is because of a few common new year myths that we perfectionists can’t help but buy into. If you want 2023 to be the[...]
Overthinking is often how we get in our own way as perfectionists, especially when it comes to business. There’s always something we can be overthinking in our business - that we can second-guess ourselves about and do more procrasti-learning on. Overthinking can come up in many ways and lead to us deviating from the needle[...]
In today’s episode I’m going to be sharing 5 life-changing lessons about perfectionism from Carol Dweck. I’ve actually been planning to record this episode for a long amount of time, but ironically, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to do Carol’s teaching enough justice. Carol Dweck has been someone influential in my understanding of[...]
In this episode I’m sharing a recap of our most recent launch of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, my group coaching program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. I go into the sign up and revenue numbers as well as the six biggest lessons and takeaways from the launch. I’m also sharing two exciting announcements that are going to[...]
Often in business, we have important yet non-urgent tasks - they feel new and unfamiliar to us and they don’t have a set deadline. These tasks are easy to put off for later while we focus on other things that are more urgent. I share why perfectionists normally struggle with this - as well as[...]
When it comes to how you approach your business tasks, do you compare yourself to your coach or others who ‘know better’ than you? Does it feel wrong to do things your way, because it’s not how the industry experts you look up to do things? When we compare ourselves to others, it often happens[...]
In today’s episode, I share a chatty Growth Goal update for Quarter 3 of 2022. In quarter 3 I was in my first trimester of pregnancy with the twins and, thanks to a time audit of my Power Planning, noticed I was spending 50% of my time in busy work. But this quarter was still[...]
Overwhelm tends to be the emotional home for perfectionists. It stems from thoughts like: I don’t know what to do I don’t know where to start I don’t have enough time I don’t know if this will work I don’t trust myself to follow my plans And Power Planning solves for all of these -[...]
PGSD will have you doing the most important tasks for your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. This is inevitable when you follow the PGSD Process: to plan properly, follow through 80% of the time, rest without guilt and repeat. And there are 3 types of accountability inside PGSD that will turn[...]
We’re in the final 2022 enrollment week for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done! Because of that, I wanted to talk about what reliably happens when our PGSDers sign up and make the Three Month Commitment to Power Planning. I share the specific results our PGSDers saw within the first few weeks, and how they complete their[...]
Perfectionists love the feeling of momentum… We love the feeling that the work we’re doing is adding up to something and making a difference. We love knowing that the time we’re spending isn’t going to waste. What creates momentum is being able to take all of our business ideas, single out the most important one,[...]
Our final 2022 enrollment week for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done has just begun! So in this episode I’m sharing all the details about Perfectionists Getting Shit Done to help you know whether or not it’s a good fit for you… PGSD is my program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It will have you doing the most important[...]
When we’re following planning advice that doesn’t work for perfectionists, we struggle to know which tasks to prioritise. We have SO MANY ideas and we want to do them all, perfectly, right away. But we don’t trust ourselves to pick the right tasks to focus on or to do them consistently. We also don't trust[...]
As a perfectionist entrepreneur who wants to make a meaningful contribution to the world, the kindest thing you could possibly do for yourself is to honour your potential, rather than protect it. We perfectionists get in our own way because we’re scared to find out that our best isn’t ‘good enough’. We procrasti-work, overwhelm ourselves[...]
The only reason you’re not doing the things you know you need to do is because you haven’t been planning properly as a perfectionist. The resistance, the procrastination, the overwhelm, the burnout, the struggle to focus - 90% of that automatically dissolves when you’re planning in a way that gets your perfectionist mindset on your[...]
There’s so much more to productivity than being consistent. Consistency is just the beginning… There are 5 ways that your productivity will automatically skyrocket when you’re planning properly as a perfectionist… You’ll be doing the most important tasks AND you’ll be doing them in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And you’ll be able[...]
My 5-part planning series will show you why your follow through problem is just a planning problem. And you’ll know how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Soon you’ll be doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. You’ll uncover[...]
In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Christy, about her journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur with the help of PGSD. Christy Romano is a Certified Health Coach on a mission to help perfectionists nourish their bodies, break free from anxiety, and love the skin they’re in. Through her healing journey she[...]
In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Rachel, all about using Power Planning to get into creative flow. Rachel is an artist that enjoys capturing people and characters in her illustrations and loves to share her creative journey with others. She joined PGSD because she had spent years dreaming of pursuing art[...]
In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch. This is the second part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have). It will show you how you can get out of your[...]
In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch. Though I’ve now launched multiple times, working on a launch while being pregnant with twins was a beautiful surprise! This is the first part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching[...]
I’ve learned more lessons from Brené Brown about perfectionism than I can count. And I largely have Brené to thank for the progress I’ve made when it comes to the progress I’ve made with perfectionism. So I thought there would be no better time than now to share 5 life-changing lessons about perfectionism from Brené[...]
It’s tempting to look at others in our industry to see if we’re doing things the right way, especially when others are more successful than us. We might look at what others are doing to decide what we plan to do in our business. There are times when following others’ advice makes sense, yet there[...]
As perfectionists, we want our marketing to be perfect before we release it into the world. But the truth is that our best marketing for our clients won’t feel perfect to us. In this episode I share with you why this is the case and how imperfect marketing has helped me grow my business. Tune[...]
In this episode I’m interviewing Lou Niestadt on how to enjoy the journey to your goals. Lou is a writer, mama, entrepreneur and human design expert better known as Mrs. Universe. She loves to experiment with the Universal Laws and believes that if we make joy our job, everything we dream of in life will[...]
Perfectionists often struggle with life admin tasks. There always seems to be something to clean, fix or take care of in our day-to-day lives - tasks that won’t take too long to do individually, but seem never-ending. If you feel like your life admin tasks are never-ending loose ends, this episode is going to help![...]
In this episode I want to talk to you about why it’s ok to say no to a business opportunity (especially when you’ve already said yes). Saying no can feel awkward for perfectionist business owners - we often think we need to follow through with an opportunity that isn’t a good fit because we already[...]
I first experimented with clean rest in the summer of 2014 (even though I didn’t have a name for it at the time). I returned to clean rest in 2018 because I knew things had to change. I was tired of burning out every time I had a major promotion or launch going on. Now,[...]
There’s something that every perfectionist needs to know about clean rest: Clean rest that doesn’t feel restorative is STILL clean rest. Sometimes clean rest will have you feeling energised, recharged, peaceful, present and inspired. Other times you’ll feel bored and restless. And that’s ok because feeling ‘good’ isn’t what defines time off your business as[...]
In the previous episode of my clean rest series, I talked about how working from a to-do list makes it hard to get clean rest. So what should you do instead? Where does clean rest go in your calendar and how much of it do you need? And how do you rest when you’ve planned,[...]
We perfectionists LOVE a good to-do list… But working from a to-do list makes it really challenging to get enough clean rest - even if you’re making a real effort to have more work-life balance. And I share the five reasons why - and helpful examples for each reason - in this second episode of[...]
If you’re sick of being behind in your business (even though you’re doing ALL the things), this episode is for you. I explain what clean rest is (i.e. resting without guilt) and why it’s essential for perfectionists. It may not feel like it, but clean rest will help you work better and build a better[...]
In today’s episode, I share a chatty Growth Goal update for Quarter 2 of 2022. In quarter 2 we made about half of what we made in quarter 1 and had a “failed” launch BUT this was by far my favourite quarter. Tune in to learn exactly why plus why I felt resistant to recording[...]
Note: This episode is the audio version of my new video series How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist. Watch the video series HERE. When perfectionists follow the same planning advice as everyone else, we get in our way. That’s why the first step in the PGSD Process is making the Three Month Commitment to[...]
I hadn’t thought to do an episode on how I built my podcast until my friend Alexander James (who I interviewed in Episode 340) started asking for the details. So I thought that I’d record an episode on how I built my podcast to 2 million downloads without following industry best practices. This episode is[...]
In this episode I’m interviewing my friend and fellow coach Alexander James. I met Alexander through Stacey Boehman’s 200K Mastermind and knew that I needed to share his energy and his wisdom on this podcast. Alexander is a life coach that works with the deep subconscious and I know you’re going to get a lot[...]
In this episode I want to talk to you about planned profit loss and how to feel safe when money ISN’T flowing in. When it comes to the entrepreneurial world, we see so many examples of people who are doubling, tripling and quadrupling their revenue year after year - and this creates the expectation that[...]
Every day during the most recent PGSD launch, I recorded a little snippet for the podcast. This episode is a compilation of those snippets, with me checking the launch sign up numbers ‘live’, sharing my raw reactions as well as what we did when the sign up numbers were NOT where we expected them to[...]
This episode is the second part in a three part series on how to get your work done early and easily. In this episode I share how I navigated the weeks AFTER all the content for the most recent PGSD launch was complete (but before the launch began). Getting comfortable with this ‘limbo’ period was[...]
If you hate that you’re always leaving important tasks until the last minute, I want to invite you to listen to today’s podcast episode. It’s the first in a three part series where I share all of the behind the scenes perfectionism work I needed to do during the most recent PGSD launch to get[...]
When it comes to finding our work rhythms, perfectionist business owners tend to look at the rules and how other people are doing things. We sometimes ignore our own intuition and wisdom - an important part of discovering what works best for us. To illustrate how this process could look like, I’m chatting about what[...]
Have you ever felt like your self-coaching sessions aren’t a productive use of your time? Or that you don’t know what to submit for coaching on inside PGSD - even though you know there’s plenty of work to do on your perfectionism handbrake? This episode will help! In this episode, I’m sharing what a quarterly[...]
Erin, Naomi and Estelle signed up for PGSD in January 2022. They knew that they needed to get out of their own way in their businesses. And they knew that planning properly as a perfectionist was the first step… Erin is a copywriter who was spending an embarrassing amount (those are her words!) on courses,[...]
Our most successful PGSDers *know* what they need to do to build their business to $100,000 - they just can’t get themselves to do it. This was the case for PGSDer Natalie Koons. In August 2021, she invested $6,000 in a business coach to teach her how to launch her course on sock knitting (Natalie[...]
Until you start thinking of yourself as a non-procrastinator, you’ll always be left wondering how long your latest burst of productivity will last. That’s why I’m sharing the 3 simple steps to becoming a non-procrastinator in the 5th and final part of my procrastination series. You don’t have to wait to stop procrastinating before you[...]
The more clean rest you get, the less you will procrasti-work. And the less you procrasti-work, the more money you will make in your business. You’ll learn exactly why this is true - and what to do if you feel resistant to clean rest - in this episode. This episode is for you if you[...]
When you’re planning properly as a perfectionist, it’s easy to spot procrasti-working. But what do you do once you catch yourself doing it? That’s what I’m sharing in this episode - the third part in my procrastination series here on the podcast. In this episode you’ll learn a simple tool our PGSDers use to pull[...]
You don’t need to completely stop procrastinating in order to hit your money goals and enjoy the process of doing it. In the second episode in my procrastination series I share 7 reasons why zero procrastination is not the goal… Procrastination is not a problem. And it’s safe to let procrastination be ok (the less[...]
Procrasti-working is when we work on our business as a form of procrastination. And if you do it, you’re not alone. Perfectionist entrepreneurs don’t procrastinate in the same ways as everyone else. Instead of avoiding work, we procrasti-work. This can look like scrambling to get all of your content created each week, moving sales tasks[...]
In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Jenna, all about the power of your Persistence Log. As part of planning properly as perfectionists we do a Weekly Review at the end of each week of Power Planning. And your Persistence Log in the PGSD Forum is the perfect place to share that[...]
In today’s episode, I share a chatty Growth Goal update for Quarter 1 of 2022. It’s the third year I’m working towards a monetary goal and it feels so different this year. That’s not because of the results I’ve already created, but because the way I’m thinking about it has created these results. Listen in[...]
The process for getting out of your own way in your business is simple: plan properly as a perfectionist, follow through with your plans 80% of the time, rest without guilt and repeat. In this episode, I’m answering some of the most common questions that come up for perfectionist entrepreneurs when they start following this[...]
Is there a part of your business that you keep saying you’re going to work on, but you secretly know you won’t? It could be adding new client testimonials to your website, finalising and posting your updated pricing or creating your marketing funnel to reach your perfect client. You know how to do these tasks[...]
In this episode I’m going to be showing you how Power Planning and Clean Rest will keep you motivated to show up in your business. If you’ve been wondering how to stay motivated and show up consistently, week after week after week - this episode will help you understand how following the PGSD Process will[...]
In this episode we are going to be talking about your perfectionism handbrake - what it is, how to release it and feel safe doing so. This is going to be what helps you to get out of your own way in your business so you’re showing up fully, serving your customers and clients, making[...]
In this episode I’m going to be talking about the importance of a Growth Goal and some of the signs it’s working to get you out of your own way in your business. If you’re a PGSDer, or you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you’ll be familiar with a concept that I[...]
While perfectionists want everything in their lives to be perfectly organised, the irony is that they actually stop themselves from creating this reality - without even realising it! And one of the reasons they do this is because of their secret addiction to feeling behind. Most perfectionists would swear that they don’t want to feel[...]
In this episode I’m interviewing Brandon Lucero on how to stop being a perfectionist about your messaging. Brandon is an online marketing expert, serial entrepreneur and host of the New Generation Entrepreneur Podcast. He teaches entrepreneurs how to build a fulfilling and profitable business by helping them master their craft, remember who they are and[...]
In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch. This is the second part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and show you how to get out of your own way[...]
In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch. This is the first part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and show you how to get out of your own way[...]
Our perfectionism often makes us think that the work we’ve produced isn’t good enough and that we need to re-do it. This usually turns into us doing our work over again and again. And when we get into this habit, it’s very disheartening to even approach a task so we only end up procrastinating on[...]
Revenge bedtime procrastination is something most perfectionists struggle to stop. When you’re not planning properly as a perfectionist, you put more business tasks on your to-do list than you have time to complete. Because you want to be productive, you put pressure on yourself to get everything done. But then you don’t know what to[...]
In this episode I’m answering your questions about my group program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Since the doors to PGSD are closing in 48 hours (11:59pm EDT on 16 January 2022), I want to make sure you have everything you need to decide whether PGSD is a good fit for you and whether joining this[...]
In this episode I’m interviewing Kristen Cain, a style coach and committed PGSDer, on all things perfectionism and Power Planning. A few months ago, Kristen reached out to our team to see if there was anything she could do to help spread the word about PGSD so that more people like her can get out[...]
There are courageous things you need to do to build your business that you might never feel excited about… like pitching yourself as a guest on one of your favourite podcasts or posting on Instagram when you’ve been getting is 17 likes or publishing your sales page when you’re still working on believing that your[...]
Power Planning will get you out of your own way in your business and have you doing the deep perfectionism work you need to do - all while you’re doing more of what matters than ever before (in less time and with less overthinking). But it won’t work for you if you give up on[...]
Most perfectionists find it challenging to plan out their week when they don’t know what will come up or how much energy they’ll have. Whether you’re working an exhausting day job, doing shift work or raising young children alongside building your business - there are certain things that can feel hard to plan around. Especially[...]
Power Planning covers everything perfectionists must do to plan properly. It’s a simple 3 step process that anyone can learn. And I walk you through it in this episode. Here’s a brief overview of how Power Planning works but be sure to tune into this episode to get all the details! Step 1. Power Hour[...]
Perfectionists get in their own way when they follow the same planning advice as everyone else. That’s why I’ve recorded a 5-part planning series for the podcast that’ll help you plan properly as a perfectionist. This planning series is for perfectionists who write and rewrite long to-do lists of business tasks they never start, fall[...]
For the foreseeable future, I’m going to be doing my personal growth updates quarterly (instead of monthly like I used to) so it aligns with the quarterly review for my impossible goal. So today’s episode is a chatty personal growth update covering the last 3 months of 2021. In this episode I chat about why[...]
In this episode I’m interviewing Imogen Pickering, a serial entrepreneur and long-standing PGSDer on all things goal-setting and perfectionism. Imogen is the founder and lead creative of Bijoux Brands, a creative design studio specialising in crafting strategy-led, scroll-stopping brands for ambitious female-founders. She also candidly shares the emotional highs and lows of business on her[...]
Today I’m sharing with you a recording of my recent instagram live (I’m @perfectionismproject on Instagram). I wanted to talk about procrasti-learning because I hear from people all the time that they think they are procrasti-learning if they invest in a course or program before they’ve implemented all of the free advice they’ve learned. And[...]
In this episode I’m talking with Aditi Bhattacharya about all things Human Design and perfectionism for Projectors and Reflectors. Aditi and I are both Projectors and we geek out about how to get out of your own way - and succeed in business - as a Projector. Note: This is a follow on from Episode[...]
In this episode I’m talking with Mili Velikova about all things Human Design and perfectionism for Manifestors, Generators and Manifesting Generators. Note: This is a follow on from Episode 301 on how I’m personally using Human Design to get out of my own way. That episode covers some basics about Human Design and how to[...]
I love sharing anything that will help you better understand yourself on this podcast - this is because the more you understand yourself, the better you’re able to get out of your own way in your business. Which is why I’ve decided to do a series of episodes on Human Design. In this episode I’m[...]
When it gets to the end of the year, we perfectionists tend to have a very all-or-nothing approach. We either check out completely because we feel so ashamed we didn’t make progress towards our goals or we put so much pressure on ourselves to be productive in these final weeks that we do a whole[...]
Overthinking is something that almost all perfectionists find themselves doing - so I thought it’d be the perfect topic to kick off my new Instagram live series called Get Out Of Your Own Way. Tune in to listen to the replay recording and learn why perfectionists overthink as well as how to stop overthinking! I’ll[...]
In this episode I’m interviewing Steph Taylor on launching and podcasting as a perfectionist. Steph is a digital product launch strategist for business owners who are tired of selling services and want to scale with their first digital offer. Whether it’s starting a podcast or selling a digital course, Steph helps her students reach more[...]
I recently sent out a Perfectionist Power-Up that resonated with a lot of my email subscribers. It said: “Maybe your follow through problem is actually a planning problem”. So I wanted to record an episode to help you figure out whether this is what’s going on for you. There are a lot of things we[...]
I felt inspired to share a story that I heard on another podcast. This story resonated with me deeply and is something I want to share with you because, as perfectionists, we tend to not recognise how our imperfections help others. We only see the progress we’re not making, we judge ourselves harshly, beat ourselves[...]
I honestly put off recording this episode as it felt like too many things had happened over the last few months for me to give an accurate picture of what’s been going on behind the scenes. It’s hard enough as it is to capture one month - let alone four. But while Lydia was having[...]
One of my biggest productivity secrets is clean rest. Clean rest is resting without feeling guilty. Adding clean rest to your calendar is one of the 10 steps of Power Planning for good reason… It creates room for ideas and clarity It reduces the desire to procrastinate (especially revenge bedtime procrastination) It brings the joy[...]
There’s a lot of advice out there about how to stop scrolling on social media. And if it hasn’t been working for you, this episode will help you understand why and what to do instead. I’m not perfect and definitely have my moments when it comes to social media - but I scroll significantly less[...]
In this episode I’m going to share 12 simple changes I made to my daily work habits that have allowed my business to grow. These are changes that I have made over the last three years. Some of these have been made in the last months and others I have been practicing for years. Upon[...]
In this episode I'm going to be sharing with you three secrets to confidently promoting yourself and your business. These are going to be really helpful to you, especially if your perfectionism handbrake has been on. If your perfectionism handbrake is on, this means that you have been getting in your own way and you’ve[...]
In today’s episode I’m going to be sharing 5 life-changing lessons about perfectionism from Carol Dweck. I’ve actually been planning to record this episode for a long amount of time, but ironically, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to do Carol’s teaching enough justice. Carol Dweck has been someone influential in my understanding of[...]
In today’s episode I want to share an idea with you that’ll help you release your perfectionism handbrake and help you get out of your own way in your business. This is something that I don’t hear talked about very much and I wanted to bring it to your attention. There’s a lot of talk[...]
In today’s episode I want to talk to you about the hidden ways your to-do list is making you less productive. As perfectionists we are huge lovers of to-do lists. We think, “the longer the list, the better” and we love that feeling when you tick off the items on your to-do list. But your[...]
In today’s episode I’m sharing 3 practical ways to earn your own trust. Earning your own trust is a very important topic when it comes to perfectionism and especially when it comes to owning a business. When your perfectionism handbrake is on, you’ll tend to show up in a way and approach your business in[...]
In this episode I want to talk about 10 habits that are keeping you overwhelmed. When your perfectionism handbrake is on, overwhelm is something that keeps coming up. Inside of our group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we teach overcoming overwhelm in our productivity phase of the PGSD Process. We do this because overwhelm[...]
When I was getting started in my business something that really helped me was going back to the beginning of other people’s businesses that I admired and seeing where they started. When your perfectionism handbrake is on, you don’t want to evolve publicly. You want to evolve in private and come out to the world[...]
In today’s episode I’m sharing 5 tips to help you make business friends. Making business friends is one of the most powerful things you can do to help you and your business. But when your perfectionism handbrake is on, making business friends can be a really scary thing to think about. It involves reaching out[...]
In my group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we do multiple live coaching calls each and every month to help our PGSDers release their perfectionism handbrakes - by getting coached themselves and watching others get coached too. And today I’m sharing a snippet of one of these coaching calls with you! Sabeela (@healingheartscoach on[...]
In today’s episode I’m going to be sharing 4 practical steps that’ll help you overcome the fear of disappointment. The fear of disappointment is something that most perfectionists are very familiar with. When your perfectionism handbrake has been on for a long time - you’ve disappointed yourself, you’ve let yourself down, you’ve given up on[...]
It’s rarely the case that perfectionists don’t know enough or that they don’t have enough strategy. Perfectionists love to learn. That’s why one of the most common signs your perfectionism handbrake is on, is that you spend most of your time procrasti-learning instead of doing. Tune into today’s episode because I’m sharing three hard truths[...]
In my group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we do multiple live coaching calls each and every month to help our PGSDers release their perfectionism handbrakes - by getting coached themselves and watching others get coached too. And today I’m sharing a snippet of one of these coaching calls with you! Kristen (@kristencainstyle on[...]
As a perfectionist, it’s very easy to want to be productive all of the time. And when your perfectionism handbrake is on, you start to feel guilty when you want to rest. We think that if I can just be productive enough, I’ll achieve more and gain more confidence. But what if I told you[...]
In today’s episode I’m sharing with you all of the lessons and similarities that there are between being pregnant and running a business. When you’re pregnant, you’re going through a lot of change and getting to know yourself in so many different ways. You’re responding to change and having to adapt to that. This is[...]
This episode is all about how to take time off without your business suffering. This could be because you’re having a baby (like me), because you want to go on vacation or simply because you want to create more freedom in your business. This episode was recorded at 3 different times - before I got[...]
There are so many misconceptions about perfectionism that most perfectionists don’t even realise they are one. As an entrepreneur, there’s a good chance that the only reason you’re not being productive and succeeding at the level you want is because your perfectionist mindset is working against you. In this episode, I share 5 signs you’re[...]
In this episode I’m sharing my personal growth update for both April and May 2021. I’ve been doing these personal growth updates for nearly three years now and do these so that you can get a sense of what it’s really like to build a business as a perfectionist. I hope this episode helps you[...]
Something that has helped me over the course of my business journey is an idea that I first began experimenting with after the second month of starting my business. I’ve continued to use this idea in various shapes and forms in my business over the last seven years. This idea is focusing on quantity over[...]
In this episode I want to talk about the most important thing every perfectionist needs to remember when building a business. This might be something you’re hearing about for the first time or maybe you’re already familiar with this concept. I’m going to be talking specifically about how this applies to a perfectionist who is[...]
I want to share my simple 3 step process for releasing your perfectionism handbrake and getting shit done called the PGSD Process. The PGSD Process is being taught live inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done starting on 31 May 2021. We’re doing our first ever live round. If you’re already a PGSDer you’ll be able to[...]
Today I want to share with you five reasons you always feel overwhelmed. Overwhelm is something that I talk about on most of the episodes in some way, shape or form. But I realise that I haven’t explicitly done an episode on overwhelm in quite a long time. So today, I’m going to talk about[...]
In today’s episode I want to talk to you about 10 subtle signs that your perfectionism handbrake is on.When your perfectionist mindset is working against you, building a coaching business is like driving a car with a handbrake on. And the ONLY reason that you’re not getting shit done in your coaching business is because[...]
Today’s episode is for you if you’ve been struggling to figure out what to say, when to say it, how to say it and all of those things because you’ve been scared of judgment. Maybe your fear of being judged has caused you to overthink what you’re putting out there. Maybe you don’t feel qualified[...]
Today I’m sharing the ONE thing that’s more important than your marketing strategy (besides your mindset). This episode is to really draw your attention to a key element in success that you might’ve been overlooking. Maybe you already know that this is a problem, but you’ve been trying to solve it in ways that don’t[...]
Today I’m sharing with you 5 Practical Ways To Become A Better Coach Besides Getting Certified. If you’re a coach and you have a perfectionist mindset then it is very likely that even though you believe in your potential, you love helping people and you’ve kind of been coaching people your entire life - that[...]
I didn’t always know I had a perfectionist mindset. It only really started being a problem for me when I started my business. I just remember that I was so scared of being laughed at and I needed everything to be perfect. But I never thought I was a perfectionist because I was procrastinating too[...]
Today I want to share with you my personal growth update for March 2021. I’m going to be sharing a couple of things that I’ve been getting coached on myself and journaling on a lot. I hope that it really helps you to hear a bit about what’s going on behind the scenes in my[...]
When it comes to building a coaching business, at every level, there'll be things you’ll have to do that you won’t know how to do yet. There’s no point in time when building your business when this isn’t the case. I know from experience how tempting it is to fantasize about this one day in[...]
Today, I’m sharing with you five surprising ways perfectionism is showing up in your business. It wasn’t until I started my business in 2013 that perfectionism started being a problem for me. Before that, perfectionism worked very well for me in the school system. Even though I was burning out, I never felt good enough[...]
In today’s episode I’m chatting about the 10 habits that successful coaches have that you might not have yet. This is a little check in for you to see what habits you do have and what habits you don’t have yet, so you can work on them. This episode isn't about beating yourself up or[...]
I’m sharing with you three mindset shifts that took me from zero clients to full-time in my coaching business in less than 12 months. This isn’t an exhaustive list of the mindset shifts that got me there. But these are three really important ones that liberated me and gave me the resourcefulness and the courage[...]
Today I’m sharing with you my personal growth update for February 2021. I record these episodes to share a little about what is going on behind the scenes, what I’m working on in my own business and on my personal development journey. If you’re building your business, reflecting on your month is such an incredible[...]
Let’s chat about how to handle haters as a people pleasing perfectionist. So this is something that might be stopping you from putting yourself out there because you’re scared of getting haters so your strategy is to avoid them all together. Maybe you have gotten your first hater or someone’s told you they’re disappointed in[...]
In today’s episode I’m sharing a few pieces of business advice that don’t work for perfectionists. There is obviously a lot of advice out there about how to build a full-time coaching business. When you have a perfectionist mindset, there are pieces of advice that don’t work and it isn’t because there is something wrong[...]
Today I have a very exciting episode to share with you. It’s on pregnancy and perfectionism. I’m pregnant! I’m just over half way through my pregnancy and we’re having a baby girl. I wanted to share this exciting news with you but also share how pregnancy and perfectionism can be experienced together. I’ve had my[...]
Today I’m sharing the two productivity tools I used that helped build my business to multiple six figures. If productivity is something you’re struggling with because you procrastinate, you spend a lot of time feeling overwhelmed, you never feel like you have enough time or you’re burned out - then today’s episode is really going[...]
Today I’m going to be sharing my personal growth update for January 2021. These personal growth updates are an opportunity for you to get a little look behind the scenes at what someone else’s personal development journey involves. Obviously it’s impossible to share everything I’m working on, but I do my best to share all[...]
In today’s episode, I’m chatting about what to do when being more courageous in your business is not paying off yet. Maybe you’ve been showing up on Instagram and that’s taken a lot of courage. Maybe you’ve been getting on sales calls and you’ve got your sales page and pricing up but it feels like[...]
Today we’re chatting about 5 ways you're unknowingly making your perfectionist mindset work against you without even realizing it - and what to do instead. As you are doing the work to move out of a perfectionist mindset and into a growth mindset, there will still be plenty of time where you are in a[...]
Inside of my group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we set something called an Impossible Goal. This is a goal that is designed to make your brain freak out and call everything you believe about that goal into question. Impossible Goals bring up a lot of self-doubt to work through, which can feel uncomfortable.[...]
I’m such a big believer in reviewing your year, I thought I’d share my year in review with you! At the end of every year, I look through my favorite podcasts and listen to the year in review episodes. I believe it is such an important way to learn about the failures, mistakes and lessons[...]
A few years ago I decided to stop putting off my dreams. And I want you to do the same. Remember that you can put your dreams off forever - and if you don’t force yourself to start, it might never happen. That’s why in today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal story and my advice[...]
Today I’m going to be sharing my personal growth update for December 2020. I do these updates every single month and it’s been great because when we look back on the year as a whole it is easy to forget what happened in those earlier months. Everything really seems amplified towards the end of the[...]
This episode was inspired by a recent call in our PGSD community. How much of my personal life to share with my audience was a decision that I needed to make when it came to growing my business. It was especially important because - as someone who talks about my own personal development and struggles[...]
Today I want to share why I have no Instagram strategy for 2021. This episode is really meant to give you some insight into my business, where it’s currently at and the kinds of decisions I’m making to grow my business. I’m hoping this episode will give you a few things to think about in[...]
Today I want to chat with you about the 3 people you should not be creating content for. If you are creating content as part of your marketing strategy for your coaching business - this episode is going to be really helpful. More likely than not, you are creating content for at least one of[...]
If you’ve been procrastinating on a big decision, this journaling exercise will help. I complete this exercise every time I create a new program, pursue a new idea or change my prices to help me overcome my fears. Grab your journal and a pen and tune in to learn how you can do it too![...]
Today I want to chat with you about whether or not you should take a break from working on your business over the holidays. I know this is a contentious subject for perfectionists. We don’t like to rest, we don’t like to take breaks, we don’t like to feel unproductive - especially if you have[...]
Today I’m talking about when to change your sales tactic and most importantly when not to. Recently, in the PGSD forum and on PGSD coaching calls, I’ve been talking to quite a few PGSDers who feel that the answer to their lack of clients is that they need to change their sales tactic. I really[...]
Today I’m sharing my personal growth update for November 2020. This month my main struggle has been with my productivity so I’m going to talk a bit about that in this episode. I hope you take a lot away from me sharing the productivity struggles that I’ve been having. And how I got myself out[...]
What do you do when your ideal client can’t afford your coaching services? That’s what I’m answering in today’s episode. When we think our ideal client can’t afford our coaching services it’s very easy to just stop there and to not question it - especially if it's important to you that your coaching is accessible[...]
It’s often talked about in the coaching world how amazing it is to make $10k a month and hit that milestone... But here’s the truth - it’s damaging to have $10k months on a pedestal. Not only does it keep you separate from making $10k a month but it really stops you from actually enjoying[...]
Back in 2018, I was in the process of building an online course called Your Perfect Semester and was SO scared it would be a complete flop. In this episode, I’m sharing a video I recorded just before releasing the course sharing the fears I was facing and how I worked through them. I have[...]
This episode was inspired by a concept that I learned from Tony Robbins at his Business Mastery event that I went to in August 2019. This concept really stayed with me and I want to talk about it in today’s episode. Today I’m sharing 5 problems all new coaches have and what to do about[...]
Today I’m sharing with you 10 subtle ways your all-or-nothing mindset is keeping you stuck - especially when it comes to business. This is something that I see a lot in our PGSD coaching calls - all of the subtle, hidden ways that the all-or-nothing mindset manifests itself when it comes to business. A lot[...]
Today I’m sharing with you an excerpt of one of our recent coaching calls that we have inside of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Rebekah knew that she’d be so much more productive if she could allow herself to focus on one task at a time but was struggling with feeling guilty for not always multitasking.[...]
Until recently, I was always racked with guilt whenever I wasn’t being ‘consistent’ on Instagram. I’d been told time and time again that consistent content was the key to business success. And the fact that I kept ‘falling off the wagon’ made me think I’d never be successful. But in the last 12 months I’ve[...]
Do you find that, unless you have someone to keep you accountable, you push off your deadlines until the last possible moment, work like crazy to get everything done and then burnout? It’s a vicious cycle that most perfectionists find themselves trapped in, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Jennifer (@jennifer_link on Instagram)[...]
In Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, one of the key tools we use for both personal and business growth is the impossible goal. And I know for sure that without my impossible goal, there’s no way I would have been able to get out of my own way enough to build the multiple six figure business[...]
Your prices are most likely not the reason no one is signing up for your services. Today, I’m sharing how you can reframe the beliefs you have around pricing your services and the most common mistakes perfectionists make when it comes to charging for their services value. I’m also sharing why discounting your services isn’t[...]
Growing pains suck. We’ve all had them in some shape or form and personal development is no different. In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on the month of October in my business and personal life. I’m sharing how I was able to get quality rest while away from my business as well as how I was[...]
One of the biggest things that held me back from going full-time in my coaching business had nothing to do with lack of motivation, lack of time or fear of not having enough money... What kept me stuck was that if I can’t do coaching well, it’s better not to do it at all. And[...]
Despite their best efforts, perfectionists fall into the habit of wanting to control what they can to create more certainty around them. They believe that if they can just take care of things, then they’ll be done right. And that if things go wrong, they’ll be there to create a remedy. I like to call[...]
Perfectionists love lengthy to-do lists. The only problem is that these lengthy to-do lists make them feel so overwhelmed that they end up doing nothing at all (hello all-or-nothing mindset). That’s where the no-to-do list comes in. And this episode, I’m sharing what a not-to-do list is, why you need one and how to create[...]
Ever wondered if you’re heading in the right direction when it comes to building a business? In this episode, I talk about how to take the guesswork out of your quarterly planning sessions and help you set up quarterly goals and plans. I also share how to stay accountable and show up for your coaching[...]
In this episode, I’m sharing why I do a quarterly review every three months, exactly what it looks like and how to get started (or make your quarterly reviews even better). As perfectionists, it’s important to consistently check in with ourselves to be sure that we aren’t getting in our own way and pra. And[...]
Perfectionists tend to be indecisive - we don’t want to make the ‘wrong’ decision, mess things up or let ourselves (or anyone else!) down. But being indecisive comes at a huge cost - wasted time, wasted effort and indecision fatigue. Especially when we end up making the same decision we would have made from day[...]
At the end of every month I reflect on my own personal growth journey and share insight into the ups and downs that I’ve worked through. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is[...]
If you feel like your business isn’t growing fast enough, you aren’t getting DMs enquiring about your coaching services, you’re hearing crickets when you post - this episode will help you keep going. I’m sharing a powerful analogy that will give you some perspective and help you get through those moments where you’re wondering what[...]
In this episode, I’m sharing what’s stopping you from getting your first paying client. And if you’ve already got your first paying client, I’m sharing what will stop you from getting more. Enjoy! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you need to start calling yourself a coach today The reason you don’t need paying clients[...]
You might be scrolling through Instagram, listening to podcasts (like this one) and watching YouTube videos to keep you motivated. You might be buying new journals and cute workout outfits. You might be googling ‘how to stay motivated’, praying that you’ll stumble upon that one piece of advice that will change everything… If that’s you,[...]
Falling off the wagon is something all perfectionists struggle with so I want to share some practical tips to help you after you’ve fallen off the wagon - whether it’s with your content, your health and fitness or something else. There are so many ways perfectionists fall off the wagon and the beautiful thing about[...]
My guess is that when you decided that coaching is something you might like to do, you started listening to coaches on podcasts, following them on Instagram and reading their books. For this reason - most new coaches find themselves wondering whether there’s still room for them in the coaching industry. If you felt sick[...]
Many aspiring coaches are scared to go all-in on their coaching dreams for fear that means wasting the time and money they spent getting their university or college education - as well as perhaps disappointing their parents that made sacrifices for their education. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 reasons why I chose to ‘waste’[...]
In my group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we do multiple live coaching calls each and every month to help our PGSDers get unstuck - by getting coached themselves and watching others get coached too. And today I’m sharing a snippet of one of these coaching calls with you! Nicole (@nicoleemily.co on Instagram) submitted[...]
In my group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, we do multiple live coaching calls each and every month to help our PGSDers get unstuck - by getting coached themselves and watching others get coached too. And today I’m sharing a snippet of one of these coaching calls with you! Taniya (@mycoachaditi on Instagram) submitted[...]
When I first started coaching, I heard from other coaches that I needed to create a signature coaching program to walk my 1:1 clients through. But I didn’t want to! And even if I had, I didn’t know what to include in it as I’d never worked with anyone before. In this episode, I’m sharing[...]
While I love sharing a good productivity tip, sometimes it’s more helpful to be walked through a real day in the life example to see how everything comes into play. So that’s what I’m doing in this episode! Ever wondered what the little things are that make the difference between a productive day and an[...]
Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you.[...]
In this episode I’m sharing 10 perfectionist struggles I still have. What inspired me to record this episode? The fact that perfectionism almost stopped me from recording this episode at all. Tune in to hear about 10 perfectionist struggles I still have, how the manifest in my day-to-day life and what I’m doing to overcome[...]
Most perfectionists are all too familiar with burnout - as well as the overwhelm, procrastination and guilt that surrounds it. I know I definitely am! For over a decade, I reliably burned out at least once every six months. I felt helpless to the cycle and that the most I could hope for was learning[...]
In Episode 209, I talked about an identity crisis I’m currently going through and how it’s made me realise that there are certain things I’ve been putting off until I’m ‘more successful’. And that I could just start doing those things today! There were a few different things that were stopping me from giving myself[...]
I’m currently going through an identity crisis. And since personal development is the art of navigating one identity crisis after the next, I thought I’d share how to identify when you’re going through an identity crisis and what to do about it when you are. I’m also sharing a behind the scenes look at how[...]
In this episode I’m sharing 7 reasons why I made $0 in my first 37 months of business. I hope that by hearing about the mistakes I made in my early days of business, you can avoid them altogether - or stop making them if you can relate to what I share! I’m also SO[...]
Next week, I’m teaching a FREE live training on How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At. I’m sharing what I *wish* I’d known when I was struggling to build my full-time coaching business and how to avoid the 3 big mistakes that nearly made me give up. Click here to sign[...]
In this episode I’m sharing 5 signs you’re ready to go all-in on your business. When it comes to your business, you probably have one foot on the accelerator and one foot on the brake - and that just doesn’t work! Going all-in on your business simply means deciding that you’re going to take your[...]
In this episode I’m sharing 3 reasons why you shouldn’t get a coaching certification. Whether you’re an aspiring coach or you’ve already gotten started, and you’re considering investing in a formal coaching certification, I want to share 3 reasons why this might not be the best option for you - at least at this stage[...]
One of the biggest mistakes perfectionists make when trying to go full-time in their business is not figuring out *exactly* how much money they need to make before they can leave their job. And I should know, because I made this mistake 3 times on my journey of going full-time! If you want to go[...]
Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you.[...]
Following George Floyd’s tragic death and the long overdue worldwide conversation around racial injustice, I’ve spent a lot of time learning about systemic racism, white privilege and how to be anti-racist. And I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t know more, and hadn’t been doing more, about this issue sooner - that alone is proof[...]
In Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I’ve been talking about our future selves A LOT. When I’m coaching our PGSDers, I’m often asking them what advice their future self would give them and I often ask myself the same thing! So I wanted to record an episode to share a little more about your future self[...]
Self-reflection is an important part of personal development. But how do you tell when you’re doing too much self-reflection? That’s what I’m answering in this episode! In This Episode You’ll Learn: What procrasti-learning is and why perfectionists love doing it How to tell whether you’re procrasti-learning or procrasti-researching Whether action or self-reflection should come first[...]
Do you wish others were more supportive of you? Or that they told you what a great job you’re doing? Or how good you look today? If so, then this episode is for you because I’m sharing the best way to get praise and approval. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why perfectionists crave praise and[...]
During our 30-Day Stop Overthinking Challenge inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, one of our PGSDers asked whether she should feel bad for not following through with her plans. What followed was the advice I’m giving to you in this podcast episode! If you ever feel guilty for not following through with your plans or you[...]
On a recent coaching call inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I coached one of our PGSDers on her struggle to follow through with her plans. She told me that when the time comes to work on her blog, she always chooses to do housework or teaching work instead. She said that she’s been trying to[...]
Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you.[...]
Personal development is like a rollercoaster. The dips, turns and loop-the-loops are the scariest part - but they’re the reason you got on the ride. So in this episode, I’m sharing how to navigate 12 common challenges that you can expect on your personal development journey. I hope this episode reminds you that you’re exactly[...]
There’s a good chance that you’re not investing in your mental health, your personal development, your physical health or what’s most convenient because you believe it’s irresponsible to do so. Or maybe you do invest money in these things but you feel guilty the whole time you’re doing it! If this sounds familiar, this episode[...]
If you’re on the journey of overcoming perfectionism, you might be wondering if there’s anything you’re doing that might be slowing you down. So in this episode, I’m sharing 10 things you shouldn’t do when you’re trying to overcome perfectionism! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why telling yourself ‘I am enough’ won’t help you feel[...]
Overcoming perfectionism is no mean feat. So if you don’t know that overcoming perfectionism is a journey, with 3 distinct stages along the way, you might quit even though you were on the right path. Tune in to learn about the 3 stages of overcoming perfectionism. This will help you take stock of your personal[...]
A perfectionist’s worst nightmare is being called a try hard. To a perfectionist, natural and effortless success is the only option. But by avoiding giving life our best, we’re avoiding the best of life. Tune in to learn why you should be a try hard and the best way to do it. In This Episode[...]
Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you.[...]
The question of how to stop overthinking is one that all perfectionists face. So in this episode, I’m sharing the real reasons we overthink and practical tips to help you stop doing it. This is some of my best advice on how to stop overthinking, learned from years of my own struggles. I hope you[...]
In our Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Forum, one of our PGSDers asked whether changing circumstances means she should change her fitness goal to a business goal that’s a little more scary - or if she should keep it the same. This is a question that comes up so often, with all kinds of goals, that[...]
If you ever feel like you’re not ‘perfect’ enough to help or inspire others, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover 5 reasons the world needs imperfect leaders like you - and why you don’t have to have everything ‘figured out’ before you can In This Episode You’ll Learn: How being perfect actually[...]
When your daily routine has been disrupted, due to world events or anything else, it can be challenging to be as productive as usual. And it’s easy to tell yourself that you should be able to do everything as normal. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 tips to help you stay grounded and create a[...]
I believe that working from your calendar is one of the best ways to get shit done without feeling overwhelmed. When I started working from my calendar, my productivity levels soared to an all-time high and I stopped feeling ‘behind’. Even though I love working from my calendar, there are times I seriously resist planning[...]
Most perfectionists struggle to create content consistently. They’re scared of what people will think, that they’ll say the wrong thing, that no one will like their posts, that their friends will laugh at them, that it’ll be a waste of effort, the list goes on! In this episode, I’m sharing 10 tips I’ve learned over[...]
Many perfectionists struggle to follow through with their plans, so much so that most stop making plans altogether. But this only makes us deplete our self-trust even further - which is why it’s so important to learn how to follow through with them. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 tips to help you stick to[...]
Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you.[...]
I’m the kind of person who believes that everyone is trustworthy until they’re proven not to be - which is why I haven’t talked about trust issues too much on The Perfectionism Project. But I know so many perfectionists have trouble trusting others, so I thought I’d share some of my thoughts and advice around[...]
Our thoughts create our reality, and this couldn’t be more true when it comes to money. Even though it really doesn’t feel like it! In this episode, I’m sharing 12 hidden beliefs that are creating your current financial reality and how to begin moving past them. I hope you enjoy it! To help you upgrade[...]
The way you think about money determines how you feel about money and therefore what you do with money. More money doesn't solve money problems (because fear of not having enough turns into fear of losing it). It's an abundant money mindset that solves money problems and I LOVE sharing what I learn as I[...]
Being indecisive is costing you more than you realise. It’s not just stopping you from creating your dream life - it’s also draining you of precious mental energy! In this episode, I’m sharing 6 tips to help you be more decisive and giving you practical ways to start developing your decision-making muscle today. It’s time[...]
Most perfectionists feel frustrated that they aren’t able to curb their chronic procrastination habit at the drop of a hat. And if you can relate to that, this episode is for you! I’m sharing 4 surprising reasons you haven’t stopped procrastinating yet. And most of them are reasons I’ve never talked about before on the[...]
Most perfectionists are all too familiar with burnout - as well as the overwhelm, procrastination and guilt that surrounds it. I know I definitely am! For over a decade, I reliably burned out at least once every six months. I felt helpless to the cycle and that the most I could hope for was learn[...]
Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you.[...]
One of the live calls we do every month in our group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, is our business coaching call. This call is available to help our entrepreneurial PGSDers get unstuck and create the success they deserve. And today, I’m sharing one of those calls on the podcast for the very first[...]
Many perfectionists struggle with self-trust, so much so that most stop making plans altogether. But this only makes us deplete our self-trust even further - which is why it’s so important to learn how to make plans AND how to follow through with them. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 common reasons perfectionists fail to[...]
Many perfectionists hold themselves back because they’re scared they’ll suck AND that others will see that they suck. It might be with starting a business, writing a book, getting fit, going back to school, finding a relationship… We play small because we’d rather not try than publicly fail. If you can relate, then you’re in[...]
Lately, I’ve been getting A LOT of questions about how to make the most of the new year. And I’m not surprised! Perfectionists feel all the feelings at the beginning of a new year… You probably feel determined to make 2020 your best year ever but you're also overwhelmed by how much you have on[...]
Two years ago, I wrote a blog post called 5 Ways To Build Self-Confidence. At the time, I’d just experienced a huge spurt in my self-confidence and wanted to share the practical things I did that made a difference. In this episode, I’m diving deep into 3 of the reasons I shared in that post[...]
I spent most of December overseas and while that might sound glamorous, and definitely has its upsides, it wasn’t without it’s struggles. In this episode, I’m sharing the ups and downs of travelling, the big goal I set for myself in 2020 and how to make like-minded friends. I record a personal growth update every[...]
If you want to change your life, you must change your habits. But creating new habits is challenging! And it’s even more challenging when you’re working against yourself without even realising it. If you think that the only thing stopping you from sticking to your dream habits is motivation, you couldn’t be more wrong. Which[...]
Perfectionists love feeling productive. But if you want to create true productivity in your life, there are a few practical things you must master. So that’s what I’m sharing in this episode! Tune in to learn 6 practical tips that will help you get shit done - no matter how unproductive you’ve been in the[...]
In my opinion, starting and growing a business is one of the most powerful personal development tools that exist. So it’s fitting that many of the most important lessons I’ve learned have come from my business. Tune in to learn more about what I learned from my success, failures, and fears this year! In This[...]
Since I record a personal growth update every month, you might already be familiar with what this year looked like for me. There were a lot of wins and some exciting travel opportunities, but also a lot of failure and discomfort in between! Since I’m such a big believer in reviewing your year, I thought[...]
When we’re people pleasing, we’re lying. It’s hard to hear - but it’s true! While people pleasing can feel like a selfless and noble act of love, it’s really just a strategy we use to avoid discomfort and rejection. Which means that the reason we people please has nothing to do with the people we’re[...]
If you google the phrase “waking up early” you’ll find a stream of tips to help you get up at 5am and lengthy articles about the benefits of this habit. On the other hand, if you google the phrase “staying up late” you’ll see articles designed to comfort those who feel bad for this habit[...]
There’s so much fluffy advice about how to overcome perfectionism that we hear all of the time - like “just remember that nobody’s perfect” and “it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks”. But what are you meant to do when you intellectually understand those statements and yet you still find yourself shooting for perfection on[...]
Despite it now being my day job to talk about perfectionism, it was only a few years ago that I actually realised I was a perfectionist! There are so many misconceptions around perfectionism that until my mid-twenties, I thought I wasn’t perfect enough to be a perfectionist. And because I didn’t realise I was a[...]
Procrastination is a topic that’s close to many perfectionists’ hearts and most of us are trying to stop the habit by following advice from others. But sometimes, there are pieces of advice that do more harm than good - especially if you have a perfectionist mindset! So in this episode, I’m sharing 3 common procrastination[...]
I used to believe - hand on heart - that it was impossible for me to be productive at home. When I was a student, I went to the library to study. When I was an accountant, I stayed back late in the office. And when I became an entrepreneur, I worked from a co-working[...]
I always talk about the fact that personal development is uncomfortable, but this month I was really reminded of that. Behind the scenes I’ve been building our team so we can impact more people - which means I’ve had to learn a lot about empowering others and letting go (which isn’t easy for a perfectionist).[...]
I’ve learned more lessons from Brené Brown about perfectionism than I can count. And I largely have Brené to thank for the progress I’ve made when it comes to the progress I’ve made with perfectionism. So I thought there would be no better time than now to share 5 life-changing lessons about perfectionism from Brené[...]
Where we struggle with perfectionism is where we struggle with shame. While shame is an unavoidable human emotion, there are a few things you can do to stop a shame spiral in it’s tracks - so that’s what I’m sharing in this episode! Tune in to learn a powerful 3 step process I’ve learned from[...]
Many perfectionists consider themselves natural procrastinators. They’ve procrastinated for their entire life and feel like it’s just the way they are. If that sounds familiar, this episode is going to help! I’m sharing whether it’s possible to break-free from procrastination even if it’s a habit you’ve had your entire life. In This Episode You’ll Learn:[...]
When it comes to making big decisions, we’ll often have two voices telling us what to do - one of those voices is fear and one of those voices is intuition. But how do you tell which is which? That’s what I’m answering in this podcast episode. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why your intuition[...]
If working towards your goals feels exhausting, then this episode is for you! If you’ve been expecting results that you’re not even working for - it’s time for a reality check. I’m going to tell you how to figure out whether you’re doing this and what to do about it if you are. I hope[...]
If you’re constantly organising your life - but it’s never staying that way - there’s a good chance you need to create some new habits! In this episode, I’m sharing 3 habits organised people have that you probably don’t so you can start getting your life organised. And if you’d like my support and guidance[...]
While perfectionists love feeling productive and dream of being more organised - it’s a reality that most of us struggle to create. If you feel like you never have enough time, then this episode is going to be incredibly helpful - I’m diving into 7 reasons you never have enough time and what to do[...]
Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you’re on the journey (hint: it’s not rainbows and daisies when you’re doing the real work). October was not-so-glamorous and in this episode I’m sharing why! Tune in to hear how I feel[...]
If you’ve been feeling unproductive, this episode is for you! Perfectionists hate feeling unproductive - but ironically, it’s our hatred for stagnation that perpetuates it! In this episode, I’m sharing my very best tips on what to do when you feel unproductive. I hope you find it helpful. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The real[...]
Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve the success you’ve achieved or been scared others will find out that you’re not as talented, smart or artistic as they think? If so, there’s a good chance you’re experiencing imposter syndrome. Left unchecked, imposter syndrome will make you play small, downgrade your dreams and stop you[...]
According to Urban Dictionary, a lazy perfectionist is someone who wants everything to be perfect and has high standards but doesn’t have the will to do what’s necessary to reach them. But is a lazy perfectionist really a thing? That’s what I’m talking about in this episode! If you identify as being lazy or think[...]
Does your personal growth journey feel like an uphill battle? Do you feel like you’re taking one step forward and two steps back? That’s how it goes! And in this episode, I’m going to be talking about why it’s hard AND why that’s actually a good thing. I’m sharing the 4 stages of personal[...]
Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you’re on the journey (hint: it’s not rainbows and butterflies when you’re doing the real work). I’ve had a lot going on behind the scenes this month! Setting into a new routine at[...]
If there’s one thing perfectionists love doing, it’s waiting. When we’re waiting - we’re not messing up! It’s the safest way to avoid failure but also the surest way to create failure. Waiting just doesn’t lead to success! In this episode, I’m calling you out on this waiting game! Tune in to hear about the[...]
No matter how much potential you have, there are certain mistakes that could stop you from succeeding online. I’ve made these mistakes before and so have my clients - so it’s not a problem if they happen! It’s only a problem if you don’t catch them, which is why I’m telling you about them today.[...]
I invested $10,000 to attend Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery Seminar in Las Vegas and I couldn’t be more grateful that I did! I learned so many new things, was reminded of important things I’m not doing and spent 5 days surrounded by ambitious, like-minded entrepreneurs. It was a dream come true! In this episode, I’m[...]
Perfectionists love leaving everything until the last minute. It allows them to blame procrastination for a poor outcome and feel extra smart if they manage to pull it all off. But waiting for the last minute is a dangerous habit, especially since most of the important things in life don’t have a deadline! This raises[...]
While perfectionists want everything in their lives to be perfectly organised, the irony is that they actually stop themselves from creating this reality - without even realising it! And one of the reasons they do this is because of their secret addiction to chaos and drama. Most perfectionists would swear that they want to avoid[...]
As perfectionists, we can be our own worst enemies. I know from experience! But over the last few years, I’ve learned how to be truly kind to myself when things aren’t going to plan. In this episode, I’m sharing how I do it. Featured In The Episode: Episode 87: How I Manage Anxious Thoughts
Have you been downgrading your goals so that you can avoid disappointment? If so, you’re not alone. And I’m here to help! In this episode, I’m talking about the important role that failure plays in personal growth and when you should choose failure over success. If you’re smart, you’ve got a lot of potential and[...]
Getting started is one of the biggest challenges that perfectionists face. So in this episode, I’m sharing why it’s so hard to get started and what to do about it! I’m sharing the lessons I’ve personally learned when it comes to getting started, a powerful analogy that will make getting started easier than ever before[...]
Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you’re on the journey (hint: it’s not rainbows and butterflies when you’re doing the real work). This month has been an incredible one. I started the month in Los Angeles, where I taught[...]
Until recently, I believed that success was hard. And that if it wasn’t hard then it wasn’t deserved. But success doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, for the majority of us, the only reason that success is hard is because we’re overcomplicating it! In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful journaling prompt that will[...]
There’s a difference between intellectual knowledge and actually living what you know. A BIG difference. Which means that knowing about the growth mindset is not the same as having a growth mindset. I’ve recorded many episodes on this topic before but thought it might be helpful to share 7 signs that you still have a[...]
Personal development sounds very inspiring and glamorous. But the reality of personal development is that we’re intentionally bringing up our fears and doubts so that we can overcome them - and that doesn’t feel good! In this episode, I’m sharing my advice on what to do when you feel like quitting. I hope you find[...]
Last week, I attended Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery event in Las Vegas. It was absolutely incredible but there was A LOT of information to digest! In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I take notes when I’m attending events like this as well as 5 practical tips to help you take better notes. If you’re[...]
Before I understood what perfectionism *really* is, I thought it was a positive personality trait and I didn’t think it was one I had. Perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised - right? The more I talk about the perfectionist mindset, the more misconceptions I hear. So in this episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest[...]
One of the biggest signs that you have a perfectionist mindset is that you have an all-or-nothing approach to life. This means you’re working out perfectly or you’re not working out at all. You’re meditating every day of the week or you’re not meditating at all. You’re taking massive action to build your business or[...]
If you’re looking to improve your life without spending thousands on seminars and coaches, personal development books are a great place to start. The fact that you can get the best of someone’s work, for $10-$20, is completely mind-blowing. And I recommend taking full advantage of it! Since I get asked for book recommendations all[...]
There’s nothing a perfectionist loves more than planning - it’s a great way to feel productive without feeling vulnerable. But this affinity for vague or overly ambitious plans tends to leave us stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing how to become a better planner and the practical step-by-step process that will help you do it.[...]
Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you’re on the journey (hint: it’s not rainbows and butterflies when you’re doing the real work). This month has felt incredibly challenging for me in so many ways, but finished on such a[...]
In my membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I teach the girls how to set an impossible goal for themselves. An impossible goal is an incredible tool for directing personal growth and showing us the work we need to do - but it requires a different approach to what we’re used to. In this episode, I’m[...]
As Tony Robbins says, identity is the strongest force in the human personality. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing how to upgrade your identity so it won’t keep stopping you from getting what you want. I hope you enjoy it! In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to identify the labels that are holding you back[...]
This episode has been a long-time in the making and I still can’t quite believe I’m recording it. When I started my blog in August 2013, I never thought that I’d be able to get my business to a place where it could support me full-time - be here we are! Along this wild ride,[...]
If you’re constantly reading books, listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos and researching ideas but you’re not seeing results - it could be that the way you learn is STOPPING you from learning as much as you can. In this episode, I’m sharing how to put yourself on a low information diet. This is a[...]
This month was uncomfortable for me in so many ways. I resigned from my part-time job (woohoo!) which brought up a lot of fear and doubt around my business and the future. I put working out on the backburner which cost me mentally. And my brain couldn’t help but serve up an endless stream of[...]
Setting big financial goals will likely raise eyebrows from those around you. In fact, many of us shy away from money goals because we’re scared that others will think we’re obsessed with money, we don’t have integrity, we’re greedy, we’re selfish and we’ve ‘changed’. If you can relate, this episode is for you! In[...]
Fear and doubt is part of personal development. If you’re not scared and doubtful, it means your goals are already in your comfort zone. But that doesn’t mean that dealing with fear and doubt is easy! In this episode, I’m talking about how we use confusion to protect ourselves from fear and doubt - and[...]
Our thoughts create our reality, and this couldn’t be more true when it comes to money. Even though it really doesn’t feel like it! In this episode, I’m sharing how to identify the beliefs that are creating your reality, how they create your reality and how to begin moving past them. I hope you enjoy[...]
Personal development is incredible, but it’s called personal development for a reason. If you’ve been trying to get your loved ones interested in the self-help world - and it hasn’t been working - I have a wake up call for you! In this episode, I’m sharing why preaching about personal development doesn’t work. And what[...]
If you’ve listened to The Perfectionism Project before you’ll know that what I teach isn’t how to ‘overcome’ perfectionism but how to create a growth mindset. I teach this way because creating a growth mindset is something positive you can focus on AND because if you’re able to get into a growth mindset, your perfectionist[...]
Perfectionism stops so many incredible women from reaching their potential - and that’s especially the case when it comes to going live, podcasting, getting on video or speaking in front of a crowd! In this episode, I dive into the fears and doubts that stop perfectionists from showing up live and exactly what to[...]
May 2019 was an interesting and exciting month for me. The first half was filled with lessons about showing up, surrendering and letting go. The second half was filled with new experiences, new people and new information. I learned A LOT and am so excited to share the best of it with you in this[...]
What if there were a few simple things you could do each day to make yourself feel more energetic, more motivated and more productive? Guess what… there are! In this episode I’m sharing easy ways for you to master your physical state so you can master your mind. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you[...]
My favourite thing about being a mindset coach is helping my clients do things they never thought were possible. And helping them do those things in a matter of weeks. How do they get such incredible results so quickly? They learn how to take action before they feel confident. And that action then creates[...]
I have a non-negotiable rule with my coaching clients - they must have one clear goal they’re working towards. So always, without fail, we do that challenging task in our first call together. My clients want to set multiple goals, they want to set vague goals, they want to set no goals. And to[...]
When I look back on my life, I can see that there are decisions that changed the entire trajectory of my business and my life. Some of these decisions felt big and some of these decisions felt small, but all of these decisions made an impact. And that’s what I’m sharing in this episode! [...]
This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 5 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing the one thing you must do to create your dream life. If you haven’t yet joined my Makeover Your[...]
This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 3 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing 3 ways you’re sabotaging your personal growth. If you haven’t yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure[...]
This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 1 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing my must-have mindset habits. I’m talking about the biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with personal development, my favourite habits,[...]
In this episode, I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at my personal development journey (and business) in the hope it will inspire you to work on yourself. I’m always honest in these episodes so there’s no avoiding that April was a messy month for me. I spent most of April feeling confused, overwhelmed[...]
When I first started my blog, I had zero confidence. And I really do mean zero! That’s why I kept it a secret from EVERYONE in my life for more than a year. I doubted myself so much that the tiniest giggle from a loved one would have forced me to shut the whole thing[...]
I love teaching ambitious women how to use their identity to create change, and in this episode I’m sharing some of my best advice with you! Tune in to discover why you keep sabotaging your success and how to create an identity that will pull you towards your goals. I first talked about this[...]
Ever since I started my blog in August 2013, building a six-figure business has been a dream of mine. Since my business will be crossing the six-figure mark this week, I thought now would be the perfect time to chat through what it feels like to finally be here. Like most people, I[...]
The way you think about money determines how you feel about money and therefore what you do with money. More money doesn't solve money problems (because fear of not having enough turns into fear of losing it). It's an abundant money mindset that solves money problems and I LOVE sharing what I learn as I[...]
Being indecisive is costing you more than you realise. It’s not just stopping you from creating your dream life - it’s also draining you of precious mental energy! In this episode, I’m sharing why we stay in confusion (even though it’s so frustrating) and giving you a practical exercise you can use to create[...]
I always help my 1:1 coaching clients to uplevel their morning and nighttime routine. How you start and end each day matters, and there’s always room for improvement. Even for me! In a couple of days, I’m taking a group of ambitious women under my wing and teaching them what I teach my 1:1 coaching[...]
At the beginning of my personal development journey I had some serious resistance around rest. I’ve always wanted to feel busy. And because of that, I’ve been experimenting with it for just as long (see this blog post from 2014). I feel like I’m now in quite a healthy place with rest - i.e.[...]
Perfectionism is created by the belief that if you can do everything perfectly, and look perfect, you won’t have to experience the pain of judgement, blame and shame. Perfectionists aren’t perfect people, they’re people who feel ashamed that they’re not perfect. The beliefs that create the perfectionist mindset run deep, which is why catchy reminders[...]
March 2019 was an interesting and exciting month for me. The first half was filled with lessons and the second half filled with wonder (and even more lessons). I learned A LOT and am so excited to share the best of it with you in this episode. This month I relaunched my perfectionism course Get[...]
When you have a perfectionist mindset, the temptation is always to only do things you’ll be good at or pursue opportunities that might succeed (so that you don’t waste effort). While that may sound logical, it’s a very limiting way to live life and will only end in dissatisfaction. In this episode, I’m sharing how[...]
Creating new habits can be challenging, but it doesn’t always have to be that with! And the best news is that the answer isn’t trying harder - you just need to change the way you’re thinking about it. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset trick I’ve used to pull myself out of habits[...]
If you’ve been telling yourself that happiness will meet you further down the road (when you get X or achieve Y or marry Z), it will always be further down the road - no matter what your circumstances are. If you’re not grateful for what you have, you won’t be grateful for what you get.[...]
Waking up early is a powerful routine, but not for the reason you might think! Honouring a commitment to yourself is such an incredible way to start the day - regardless of whether that commitment is to wake up on your alarm at 5 am or 11 am! Over the years, I’ve heard a[...]
I’ve definitely been guilty of procrasti-learning - that thing we do when we want to feel productive but don’t want to risk the disappointment that might come if we actually get started. Researching and over-analysing are two things perfectionists are more than familiar with, so I thought I’d dedicate a podcast episode to them. And[...]
In school, we’re praised for being full of potential. But in the real world, potential doesn’t matter - it’s what you do that counts. In this episode, I’m shining a light on a seemingly positive belief that is holding SO many perfectionists back - and what to do about it! If you see yourself as[...]
In this episode, I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at my personal development journey (and business) to inspire you to work on yourself every day. For me, February was a really powerful month in so many ways. Tune in to hear some of the most important things I learned as I set about my[...]
A student in one of my classes asked me how to tell when you truly believe a new thought. I thought it was such a great question that I wanted to dedicate a podcast episode to answering it! In this episode, I’m sharing how to tell whether you believe in yourself or not and practical[...]
Perfectionists LOVE feeling productive. And that’s because we believe that if we do more, we’ll be more. On my own personal development journey, I’ve had to untangle my worthiness from my productivity levels and learn how to get more done with ease. And in this episode, I’m sharing the practical things I’m currently doing to[...]
Goal-setting is a powerful personal development tool. It’s what allows you to put your hands back on the steering wheel of life and direct it to where you want to go. If you don’t take that big, inspiring goal and break it down into achievable daily steps, it’s so hard to get anywhere! So in[...]
If you’re so smart why can’t you stop procrastinating? That’s what I’m answering in this podcast episode! Most procrastination advice teaches you how to manage your desire to procrastinate - but what if you didn’t have that desire at all? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 surprising causes of procrastination so that you can increase[...]
Anxious thoughts are something that a lot of perfectionists experience. Even though I’m by no means an expert on this topic, I thought it might be helpful to share some of my experience, the way I look at anxious thoughts and the practical things I do to manage those thoughts. Anxiety can be a very[...]
Principles by Ray Dalio was my business book for January 2019 (I’m reading one business book per month) and I absolutely LOVED it. Ray Dalio is referred to as the Steve Jobs of investing thanks to the innovations he’s made in the finance industry, but this book was about so much more than the numbers.[...]
Another year, another set of lessons. Although 2019 is still young, I’ve learned a lot already! In this episode, I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at my personal development journey and my business in the hope to inspire you and also manage your expectations (because sometimes, progress can be SLOW). Featured In The Episode:[...]
I recently coached a client on escaping the self-pity cycle and wanted to bring this topic to the podcast as I know it’s something that most (if not all) perfectionists struggle with. What’s the self-pity cycle? It looks something like this - snooze your alarm, feel guilty for snoozing your alarm, rush to job you[...]
In this episode, I’m diving into the differences between a scarcity money mindset and an abundant money mindset. And the reason I want to do this is because there’s a pretty good chance that you *think* you have an abundant mindset when, in fact, you’re living from a place of scarcity. Making more money isn’t[...]
Do you know what your ideal day looks like? Or are you just hoping that everything you’re doing will add up to the life you want? For most people, it’s the latter! It’s so easy to get caught up in the short-term, without taking a step back to determine whether your goals are going to[...]
Today I want to go into how to make the most out of the self-help books. I have written a blog post about this before though it wasn't too detailed. I have been getting a lot of questions lately about what I do when I'm reading, how I remember it, and how I apply the[...]
Sometimes, what can be really powerful is doing a little reset and getting yourself organised - especially when you feel like you’re in a slump or you’re not following through with your plans and good intentions. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 simple steps to reset and get organised. You can do all of them,[...]
For 2018, I set myself an ‘impossible’ goal. And that goal was to make $500,000 in business revenue (which was more than 10X what I’d ever made before). The point of this goal wasn’t necessarily to achieve it, but to grow into the kind of person who could achieve, to learn to go after something[...]
So many of us spend our time working towards our goals and wishing things would be different so that we could feel better about our lives. But the truth is, it will never get better than this moment! Listen to this episode to find out why it’s important to recognise that this is as good[...]
The doors to Dream Habit, my habit course for perfectionists, are officially OPEN! In Dream Habit, you’ll learn my step-by-step method to escape the vicious all-or-nothing cycle and stick to the success habits that have been on your to-do list for YEARS. There’s no better time than now to improve your life - and it[...]
Until now I’ve been calling these my ‘life update’ episodes, but really - they’re a glimpse into the personal development side of my life. So these will be called personal growth updates from now on! In this episode, I’m talking about why I decided to work from home during the month of December (and put[...]
One thing that I’ve really learned this year is that being more effective with my time can be surprisingly uncomfortable. The void that’s left when we stop filling our time with unimportant tasks can be a big one, so I wanted to talk about it in this episode and share some advice on how to[...]
Many of us start the new year filled with optimism and excitement, only for disappointment to follow shortly. If you want next year to be different to this year, make sure you tune into this episode to find out the most common mistakes perfectionists make when it comes to creating new year’s goals. Mentioned In[...]
A lot of perfectionists leave things until the last minute and while it’s a habit that helped us succeed during school, most of the important stuff in life doesn’t have a deadline. Which means that if we can’t learn how to do things at the first minute, rather than the last, most of it never[...]
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about this year, it’s the power of goal-setting. Working towards my impossible goal for 2018 (to make $500,000 in revenue in my business) has taught me SO much about what to do, and what not to do when it comes to creating an incredible life. And I’ve distilled the[...]
I’ve been a lover of fake tan since I first discovered it as a teenager, but it wasn’t until 2017 that I realised that my reliance on fake tan for self-confidence was taking it’s toll. In that moment, I decided I wouldn’t use fake tan again until I could get myself to a place where[...]
When it comes to personal development, there are so many incredible free and paid resources out there than can help. Whether it’s an inspiring podcast, working 1:1 with a coach, doing an online course, being involved in a Facebook community, reading personal development books, watching YouTube videos - the opportunities are endless! And while having[...]
There are SO many intelligent women in the world who don’t have healthy habits, not because they can’t and not because they don’t want to - but because they’re constantly stopped by beliefs they don’t even realise they have. In this episode, I go beyond the typical advice you hear about habits (get an accountability[...]
When it comes to my personal development journey, I usually feel like I’m moving backwards. But sometimes, you have a month where everything just seems to click into place - and this was one of those months for me! In this episode, I’m talking about taking a break from social media, the work I’ve been[...]
The way we think about money has a huge impact on what we do with money and yet so many of us leave this area of life to run on autopilot. The better you are with money, the more time you can spend focusing on the things that truly matter. In this episode, I’m sharing[...]
I received an email from Melissa asking for me advice on what to do if you’re having a bad week or you just can’t find motivation. She said she was on week 3 of her running plan, she hadn’t gone for a run all week and she was feeling extremely guilty and sorry for herself.[...]
One thing that perfectionists tend to have in common is an all-or-nothing mindset, and goal-setting is no exception. I’m frequently asked for my advice on how to achieve multiple goals at once so I thought I’d dedicate a podcast episode to this topic. In this episode I share what motivates us to set multiple goals,[...]
We’ve all heard that we’re the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with and there’s no doubt that the people we surround ourselves with have an impact on our mindset, our goals and our lives. But it’s also important that we don’t overlook the fact that we spend the most time[...]
As perfectionists we tend to have our self-worth and identity all wrapped up in achievement, so reaching our full potential ends up becoming a primary concern. But what does it really take to reach your full potential? What will life feel like once you do? What are the things you need to be doing day-to-day[...]
Until very recently I was scared to be kind to myself. I was worried that if I didn’t constantly talk down to myself and beat myself up, I’d achieve less and therefore be less. Even though being cruel to myself sucked, I thought it at least served a purpose. How wrong I was. One of[...]
Interesting and unexpected things happen when you achieve your goals, and it makes for an interesting month. After hitting my first 5 figure month in my business (a goal I’ve had since I first started), I’ve found myself unconsciously stopping myself from taking things further. So, as you might imagine, I’ve been doing A LOT[...]
I haven’t shared any law of attraction advice for a while so I thought I’d answer a few questions about how to use LOA to create results in your life. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been using LOA over the last few months to create success in my business as well as my[...]
If you’ve spent any time in the personal development world I’d be surprised if you hadn’t heard of Brené Brown. She’s a shame and vulnerability researcher known for her powerful Ted Talks (particularly this one), her best-selling books (like the one I talk about in this episode) and being adored by Oprah Winfrey (there’s no[...]
Fearing success is actually way more common than you’d think. And that’s kinda crazy, right? Even though we’re consciously working towards it, we unconsciously stop ourselves from getting it. It’s no wonder we can feel so stuck. In this podcast episode, I share why we experience fear of success and my personal struggles with it.[...]
I often get asked whether overcoming perfectionism will make a person less successful. When I first started out on my personal development journey, I thought it was my perfectionistic traits that had created my success. I remember feeling worried that if I was kinder to myself and I didn’t have crazy expectations, I wouldn’t get[...]
No matter what you’re trying to achieve in life, there will be an element of uncertainty. And even if you’re not trying to achieve anything, there will still be uncertainty. It’s completely unavoidable! In this episode, I’m sharing practical advice and tips on how to handle uncertainty as well as the things that I personally[...]
I often get asked for advice on how to change careers (since I did it myself last year) so I thought I’d record a podcast episode to share my thoughts and what I’ve learned. In this episode, I’m talking career changes, getting older and answering that good old question - when is it too late?[...]
I’ve spoken about morning routines A LOT but I’m yet to share my advice on a night time routine, so here it is! Creating a powerful night time routine is an amazing way to get your life together and become more productive and organised. But not only that, it’s also the perfect compliment to your[...]
In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been dealing with the negative podcast reviews I’ve been receiving and the shame that’s brought up. I’m also chatting about money mindset, the book that’s helped me uplevel my money game and the work I’ve been doing this month to feel more abundant. And I give an update[...]
Becoming your best self sounds SO appealing. But what’s rarely talked about is the process you have to go through to get there - and that it’s not rainbows and butterflies. I’ve been a personal development addict for at least 5 years now and have found that I typically cycle through 3 stages as I[...]
I started Smart Twenties five years ago so I could blog about how to make the most of your twenties - a dilemma I was in the process of figuring out myself. As time has gone on, my focus has changed from figuring out how to make the most of my twenties to figuring out[...]
One of the most important things I’ve learned on my personal development journey is the importance of making my goals feel normal. It’s easier said than done, but the more normal my goals seem - the less self-sabotage that happens. And that’s always in a win! In this episode of The Smart Twenties Podcast I’m[...]
When you hate your job it feels like the only logical answer is to get a new one. But the reason that doesn’t work for so many people is that the job isn’t the problem - it’s the way they’re thinking about it! And when they get a new job, their old thinking comes with[...]
Finding the personal development world can be thrilling, but it can also be hard to know where to start and what to spend your time doing. And whether or not you have the money to invest in working 1:1 with a coach, learning how to coach yourself is one of the most important skills you[...]
When my coaching clients start working with me, they feel stressed about their life and overwhelmed by their goals. In this episode, I’m sharing the simple step-by-step process I use to help my coaching clients get out of the headspace so they can start living into their full potential. I hope you find it helpful![...]
For the last few weeks I’ve been feeling like I’m really on the cusp of something and in this podcast episode I’m sharing why. August was a month full of important realizations and big decisions. It’s been an incredible month of growth for me, particularly in terms of my money mindset, and I’m so excited[...]
I get so many emails from readers and listeners saying that they can relate to what I talk about on the podcast but they don’t think they’re a perfectionist. So I thought it was about time that I explained what I mean when I talk about perfectionism! Perfectionism is something that underlies every single podcast[...]
At the beginning of 2018, I set myself an ‘impossible’ goal of making $500,000 in my business. The first 8 months of 2018 have taught me SO much about myself and have been a steep learning curve, so I thought I’d share it all with you. I’ve learned an incredible amount about myself and my[...]
Over the last few years of my personal development journey, I’ve seen myself sabotage my goals in just about every way imaginable - some more obvious than others. In this week’s podcast episode I’m sharing 15 reasons that you’re not achieving your goals, particularly if you’re a perfectionist! This was a fun one for me[...]
In the last two years, I’ve experienced an incredible amount of growth - both in myself and in my business. And in the last two years, I’ve started investing - both in myself and in my business. It’s no coincidence. Without investing in myself I would not be where I am today. I believe that[...]
For years I was completely trapped in an all-or-nothing mindset when it came to exercise. I was either working out everyday of the week or not at all. I couldn’t make it through more than four weeks of a fitness program without abandoning it (and then I had to start back at Week 1 so[...]
In the last month I’ve spent a lot of time out of my comfort zone, I’ve started to make big changes in my business and I’ve been settling into a new routine. It’s been messy AF (as always!) but it’s also been a great month - not because of any particular accomplishment I can point[...]
A few weeks ago, I was feeling really lost with my blog. Again. Even though I’d only recently revamped the way that I was producing content, I still felt something was off. I was putting a heaps time into my blog and yet it was stagnating. I knew it was time to reexamine the way[...]
Until recently, I did my best to hide my obsession with self-help from my friends. I was scared people would think there was something wrong with me - why else would I be trying to improve myself? If you’ve ever felt ashamed for being into self-help, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’m chatting about[...]
It’s no secret I’m a BIG fan of morning routines. Since I’ve already written a few blog posts about what to do in the morning, I thought it was time I talk about how to do it. The reality is that a morning routine doesn’t need to be elaborate to have a huge impact on[...]
I’m not sure about you, but I always find the middle of the year to be a great time to stop and reflect on how the year’s been going and what’s to come. So that’s what I’ve been doing. As most of you already know, this year I’m working towards an ‘impossible’ goal - to[...]
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is considered by many to be one of the most influential business and personal development books ever written. Being the self-development junkie I am, I of course got myself a copy! The first time I read it, however, I didn’t really get much from it. It was a[...]
In June I decided to take a step back from everything I’ve been doing in my business and figure out where I should be spending my time. To do it, I asked myself a question that came from The Four-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss - “What are the 20% of activities that are yielding[...]
As many of you know, when I first started my blog I was studying full-time and working part-time. When I finished studying, I was working full-time whilst trying to grow my blog. And it wasn’t easy! Gaining momentum can be challenging when you only have a couple of hours each day, but it can be[...]
It’s normal to feel discouraged when things aren’t turning out the way you’d planned but that doesn’t mean it’s fun! But the thing is - if you quit and give up, you’re only creating more discouragement. Which is exactly what you’re trying to avoid. So learning how to manage your mind is SO important. In[...]
After spending the last two weeks listening to just about every seminar Jim Rohn ever gave (thanks YouTube!) I’ve been inspired to dedicate time to reading everyday. Even though I love reading, in the past I’ve really struggled to make consistent time for it and I’ve always had a lot of very good reasons (excuses)[...]
Blogging has been one of the most powerful personal development tools I’ve ever come across, it’s enabled me to become more confident, to inspire others, to make money and helped me figure out what to do with my life. So it’s not surprising I’m a HUGE advocate of blogging. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly[...]
I started Smart Twenties in 2013 and at the time, I had no confidence in myself whatsoever. Starting a blog brought up insecurities I never even knew I had and those insecurities kept me small and stuck for a long time. Five years on, I still struggle with many of the insecurities I had when[...]
At the beginning of 2018, I set myself an ‘impossible’ goal of making $500,000 in my business. The first 5 months of 2018 have been a rollercoaster ride filled with failure and self-sabotage, so I thought I’d share it all with you. I’ve learned an incredible amount about myself and my beliefs already, as well[...]
I asked you guys if you’d like me to chat about personal development on Instagram Live (@smarttwenties) and you said yes! But some of you said it’s hard to find the time so I thought I’d put it all of it up on the podcast too! In this episode, I’m sharing some of the thoughts[...]
If you don’t know what you want, it’s insanely hard to get it. And while we all know that intellectually, many of us are still blocking ourselves from finding the answer - without even knowing! In this episode, I’m share 5 reasons you can’t figure out what you want as well as the way that[...]
The fear of what people think is one that controls many of our lives. Even though we intellectually know that it doesn’t matter what people think, we still find ourselves bending over backwards for approval again and again. In this episode, I’m sharing my journey with the fear of what people think and the exercises[...]
So many of us work so hard towards our goals without realising that the opinion we have of ourselves is causing us to self-sabotage and stop ourselves from achieving them. It’s something I’ve really started to see in my own life and I have no doubt you’ll be able to relate to what I’m talking[...]
There’s an overwhelming amount of information out there about how to be successful. And while it’s important that you have certain things right, it’s also extremely important that you’re not unknowingly blocking yourself from achieving your goals - which so many of us do! In this episode I’m sharing 10 ways that you might be[...]
I used to love doing the Smart Twenties Book Club back in the day, but I always found it quite challenging to talk about books. Which is why I eventually stopped. But now that I have a podcast, I thought it would be fun to bring the Smart Twenties Book Club back in a chattier[...]
If you’ve never tried using affirmations to help you achieve your goals, now is the perfect time to start! Affirmations are a simple way to help you train your brain to see possibilities you’ve never seen before (if you need a scientific reason to try it - it’s called reticular activation) and create beliefs that[...]
Journaling is such a powerful personal development tool that I thought it might be helpful to dive into the things that help me stay consistent with my journaling habit. As someone who tends towards an all-or-nothing mindset, there are certain things I make sure I do and don’t do when it comes to journaling. And[...]
Personal development is a journey and one that I’m still very much in the process of. That said, I’ve had some significant breakthroughs in the last few years of my personal development journey that have helped me release the shame I attached to traumatic events in my childhood and begin to see myself as the[...]
Failure is a topic that’s uncomfortable to talk about and like anyone, I find it challenging to open up about the things that haven’t gone so well! But I’m definitely not immune from failure and I want to make sure you guys know that, so in this episode I’m sharing the ‘failure’ I experienced when[...]
This episode of The Smart Twenties Podcast is a little different. I hadn’t planned to record this episode but felt compelled to get out my microphone this morning and chat about what I’ve been thinking about with my business and sharing the messy middle with you – because I don’t always have it figured out![...]
THINGS I MENTION The Tim Ferris Show Podcast 17 Questions That Changed My Life The Life Coach School Podcast Brooke Castillo’s program: Self-Coaching Scholars My Daily Vlog: 365 Days of Personal Growth
Excuses can be hard to spot in our own lives (as they always feel so real) so I hope by sharing this experience you’ll be able to reflect on your own life and see where you too might be using ‘too busy’, ‘too tired’ or ‘too broke’ to keep yourself safe from rejection and failure.
Listen in to hear about the big planning process I just went through for 2018 and my best advice on how to plan your life so you can get everything done! MENTIONED The Best Alternatives To New Year’s Resolutions Episode 5: All Things Productivity Brooke Castillo’s program: Self-Coaching Scholars My Daily Vlog: 365 Days of Personal Growth[...]
I loved recording this podcast episode because I get so many emails from you guys saying that you feel overwhelmed, confused and disheartened, and I’m so glad that my experience with all of that can finally be put to good use! If you’ve just started a blog or Youtube Channel (or want to) this is the[...]
MENTIONED How To Stay Consistent Even When You’re Unmotivated And if you’re a student and your goal is to stop procrastinating, make sure you find out more about my online course Get Out Of Your Own Way!
MENTIONED Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School Tim Ferriss: 17 Questions That Changed My Life And if you’ve spent the year struggling with procrastination, make sure you find out more about my online course Get Out Of Your Own Way!
This was such a fun episode to record and I highly recommend you create a list of your biggest lessons from this year too. Here are the lessons I chat about in the episode: Believe the what before the how Success is simple, stress and overwhelm are self-sabotage My opinion of me is more important[...]
In this episode, I also chat about my advice on how to make that decision for yourself and how to know whether you should travel or settle down. This isn’t a topic I’ve really talked about anywhere else so I hope you find it insightful!
In this episode of The Smart Twenties Podcast I share my thoughts on motivation, why I choose determination over motivation, an exercise that will help you create the feeling of determination and my thoughts on using accountability buddies to keep you motivated! If you’ve spent the year struggling to achieve your goals and want to make sure that[...]
I’m going to help you learn more about exactly what this fear is, where it comes from and how to stop it from ruling your life. In the episode I also recommend doing Tim Ferriss’ exercise called fear-setting. You can watch the YouTube video where I walk you through the whole process here. And if you’re ready to stop hiding[...]
Unfortunately, I don’t have the magic answer but I do have some experience to share that will hopefully help you come to terms with the uncertainty you’ll experiences in your twenties (and for the rest of your life!) and will help take some of the pressure off to have it all figured out. And if you’ve been procrastinating[...]
My daily vlog series 365 Days of Personal Growth How I Saved $20,000 For Travel How To Save For Multiple Goals At Once
If you struggle with procrastination, I highly recommend taking my 7-day challenge Get Out Of Your Own Way. It’s a series of 7 video lessons that will help you change your perfectionist mindset, so you can become the best version of yourself that you can be! You’ll find step-by-step instructions and thought-provoking exercises to help you[...]
Myleik Teele’s Podcast: How To Finish The Year Strong How To Get Organised For The New Year My daily vlog series 365 Days of Personal Growth Lavendaire Esteé Lalonde 10 Best Podcasts For Millennials Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt and How To Get Started How To Start A Blog: A Simple Guide For Beginners Epiosde 4: How[...]
Get Out Of Your Own Way: A 7-Day Challenge For Perfectionists Episode 4: How To Stop Overwhelm + Achieve Multiple Goals How To Make The Most Of Self-Help Books How To Do More Study In Less Time My daily vlog series 365 Days of Personal Growth Forest App Brooke Castillo Self-Coaching Scholars The Tim Ferriss[...]
Get Out Of Your Own Way: A 7-Day Challenge For Perfectionists My morning routine guide How To Start A Blog: A Simple Guide For Beginners Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started My daily vlog series 365 Days of Personal Growth Forest App Brooke Castillo Self-Coaching Scholars The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast Follow[...]
THINGS I MENTION My blog post: 7 Fears I Had Before I Started A Blog (And Why I Started Anyway) My YouTube Channel Episode 1: Welcome To My Podcast + My Story (So Far!) Wayback Machine The Blonde Salad Lovely Pepa Your First $1K Simplyfiercely.com My online course: Dream Habit: A 28-Day Habit Bootcamp for Perfectionists Tim[...]
THINGS I MENTION My YouTube Channel My Daily Vlog: 365 Days of Personal Growth Episode 1: Welcome To My Podcast + My Story (So Far!) My Instagram My email: sam@smart-twenties.com (please say hello!) Simplyfiercely.com My online course – Dream Habit: A 28-Day Habit Bootcamp for Perfectionists Personality test (I’m an INFJ) Meetup.com
In very first episode of The Smart Twenties Podcast (yay!) I share my story from high school to now! I chat about my university experience and trying to figure out what to do with my life, starting my blog and the crippling self-doubt that held me back for YEARS, getting out of my own way, how I balanced[...]
Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs. Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business. Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business. For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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