“Perfectionism isn’t just something people choose midway through their lives. It’s something that has been with them for the majority of their lives, that’s helped them function or achieve in some way... Perfectionism, initially, gets people where they want to go or has brought them some degree of success.”
Today I am joined by Audrey Holst, a professional coach, whose speciality is transforming perfection.
Perfectionism has its upsides but it's also exhausting and will only get you so far.
This is an especially pertinent topic for leaders right now.
Due to COVID, we are all in a sort of ongoing crisis. We are operating at a lower capacity and with lower patience. But, in order to order to navigate change or a crisis, you need agility, to be able to think on your feet, to experiment and problem-solve--all of which are made more difficult by perfectionist behavior.
In this episode we talk about:
- how to check in with your body and build your awareness
- the difference between excellence and perfectionism
- why procrastination is often tied to perfectionism
- what makes perfectionists great
- how to reorient perfectionism and create habits that will serve you better
“The end results of excellence and perfectionism may look the same… but the impact on the individual is very different, the meaning they take from it is very different.”
Listen in for some tips that may help you or someone you know who struggles with perfectionism and/or procrastination.
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To learn more about Audrey Holst, and to get her guide on the Perfectionist Archetypes, visit https://fortitudeandflow.com/perfectionist/. She is also on Instagram (@fortitudeandflow) and LinkedIn.
