The Perfectionism Project

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 permission to read more and go for long walks. In this episode, I'm sharing what st...

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 I'm navigating my most recent identity crisis in the hope it helps you feel less alone and n...

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 excited to finally announce that starting on Monday, 10 August, I'll be teaching the Full-Time Formula live inside Perfectionists Getti...

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 up for my FREE live training or visit samlaurabrown.com/fulltime . It's going to help you build you...

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 foot off the brake. And that's what this podcast episode is going to help you do. Going all-in on 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 of your coaching journey. I'm definitely not against certification, education or...

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 full-time in your business and you believe that you simply need to replace your income, have a $10,000...

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. This time I'm coming to you with a double personal growth update. Tune in to hear what I've been creating fo...

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 of how much white privilege I have. Becoming anti-racist is important w...

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 and 3 ways you can nurture your relationship with her. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to acce...

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 What to do whe...

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 approval from others Why you don't believe the compliments you receive How to give yourself praise and appro...

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 worry that not beating yourself up will make you lazy or complacent - th...

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 wake up early to work on her blog, but feels so tired from the day that she almost never makes it....

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 month's personal growth update, I chat about why I'm not posting on Instagram right now, what a typi...

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 where it should be, encourages you to keep going even when it's scary an...

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 of the podcast will help you to ease some for that guilt and become bet...

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 more worthy Where perfectionism really comes from Why making your go...

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 development journey so far and discover what you need to do next! In This Episode You'll...

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 You'll Learn: Why there's no such thing as wasted effort Why effort is not a sign of inadequacy The reason...

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 month's personal growth update, I'm sharing how we got our new Samoyed puppy, Cotton, as well as how...

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 find it helpful! And if overthinking has been stopping you from reaching your potential, I invite you t...

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 I thought I'd share my answer on the podcast! In this episode, I'm sharing practical advice that wil...

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 stops you from helping and inspiring others Why it's so important to lead by example and...

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 new normal. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why you need to have compassion for yourself when you're experienc...