The Perfectionism Project

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 my time. So in this episode, I'm sharing exactly what I do to overcome that...

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 the last 6 years as a content creator that have helped me get out of my own way, sh...

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 your plans even when you don't feel like it. If you're constantly looking for advice on how t...

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 why this month was so challenging for me behind the scen...

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 trust issues and how to overcome them. If you've decided that trusting others isn't worth...

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 your money mindset, I've created an ALL new money mindset course for perfectionists called Make...

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 do the work to create my own. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 reasons your money mindset matters...

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 to start creating the life you deserve. In This Episode You'll Learn: How i...

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 podcast! Whether you're a first time listener of The Perfectionism Project or a...

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 how to spot the signs early. But now, after more than 2 years without burning out, I can safely say th...

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 month, tune in to hear about what I'm doing to manage my time even better, how I'm getting into alignme...

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 time! Virginia has a design business and submitted a request to get coached by m...

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 keep their commitments to themselves. If you struggle to follow through with y...

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 for a treat! In this episode, I dive into why we're so scared that others...

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 your plate. You probably feel motivated to create success habits but you're also scared of disappointing...

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 - including the insights I've had into self-confidence since writing it. If you're struggling with self-co...

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 month so you can get a feel for what personal development is really like. Spoiler ale...

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 is why this episode is so important! I'm diving deep into the real reason...

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 last 12 months! And if you want to dive even deeper into what I share in this episode, I high...

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 Episode You'll Learn: Why 'what got you here won't get you there' What building our team h...

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 I'd share my year in review with you! In this episode, I'm diving into my biggest personal deve...

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 pleasing and everything to do with us! In this episode, I'm sharing 5 practical tips to stop being...

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 alongside warnings that staying up late might lead you to an early grave. Interesting, right? In the personal d...

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 every occasion? You do what I'm sharing in this episode! In this episod...

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 perfectionist, I felt like I was the only one struggling with procrastination, cripplin...