The Perfectionism Project

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. If you want to learn how to build a successful blog, be sure to buy Perfect Blogger before registration...

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 sharing my 5 biggest takeaways from Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Seminar as well...

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 the question of whether perfectionists should rely on deadlines to become more p...

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 drama and chaos, so it can be confronting to realise that you might...

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 you're ticking all the boxes - and yet you never feel successful -  this episode is fo...

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 plus practical things to do if you can't make yourself take that first step. In...

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 a business workshop, before heading to Las Vegas for Tony Robbins' Business Mastery event....

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 help you create clarity and get out of your own way. I also dive into the hesitation...

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 fixed mindset. But just remember - having a fixed mindset is nothing to beat your...

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 it helpful and that it gives you the strength to keep going (because if you persist,...

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 putting time and effort into your personal development but you're not getting results, effect...

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 misconceptions about perfectionism in the hope it'll make you a little more wil...

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 you're not taking any action at all. To escape the all-or-nothing mindset, there a...

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 of the time, I thought I'd share some of my favourite personal deve...

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. I'm also talking about planning tools, walking you through exactly what I...

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 high that I've almost forgotten about the hard times! For one, I finished up at my part-ti...

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 sharing 5 important reminders about your impossible goal so that you can get yourself unstuc...

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 A practical process to upgrade your self-image and create a new identity Why changing your b...

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, I've constantly searched for resources and advice to help me figure out how to transition from full-time work to full-time e...

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 concept that was introduced to me by Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Work Week and I've been exper...

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 negative thoughts about everything I'm attempting - so that was fun! Tune in to find out what I got up to,...

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 This Episode You'll Learn:   My money goal and why people misunderstand it Why ou...

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 what to do instead.   In This Episode You'll Learn:   Why your goals shouldn't be 'realistic' Th...

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 it!   In This Episode You'll Learn:   Why your money beliefs are more important than any strategy...