How Perfectionism is a Protective Part of Who You Are

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What is the cost of perfectionism on our mental and emotional well-being, and how does it shape our daily lives?

In episode 20, host Brooke Jean dives deep into the roots of perfectionism and its impact on our lives, especially for overwhelmed, high-achieving mothers striving for ideals. Brooke shares her personal journey of transformation, highlighting the role of self-care, mental health, and embracing imperfection. Through insightful questions, Brooke guides us to understand how to shift from a life of relentless striving to one of joy, ease, and authenticity. In this episode we explore practical strategies to nurture your true self, dismantle the barriers of perfectionism, and step into a life filled with more confidence, clarity, and peace.

[00:00:00 - 00:12:55] Uprooting Perfectionism:

Understanding perfectionism as a defense mechanism.
The link between perfectionism and fear.
Strategies to heal and integrate the perfectionist part of ourselves.
The significance of self-compassion in overcoming perfectionism.

[00:12:56 - 00:20:07] The Path to Authenticity

The impact of self-care on success and well-being.
Crafting a life that doesn't require an escape.
The importance of aligning energy with personal and professional goals.
Creating a routine that celebrates imperfection and authenticity.

[00:20:08 - 00:30:38] Embodying Your CEO Self

The CEO self as the highest expression of personal power.
Managing different parts of ourselves with compassion and leadership.
Techniques to stay aligned with our CEO self.
The transformative power of leading from authenticity and self-belief.

[00:30:39 - 00:38:37] From Perfectionism to Joy

Recognizing the role of play in healing and growth.
Strategies to incorporate joy into daily life.
Overcoming self-sabotage by nurturing our imperfect selves.

Tweetable Quotes:

"We need to uproot the origin of this perfectionism and we need to water it and love on it and nourish it so it can grow in a healthy way because there is a healthy level of integrity in how you want to show up. But it becomes unhealthy when it's fueled unconsciously by fear." - Brooke Jean

"Done are the days where we're glamorizing perfectionism because it is a subconscious way of existing that burns us." - Brooke Jean

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