Overcoming Perfectionism

Laurel Boivin discusses the challenges of perfectionism, sharing her personal journey and experiences. She identifies some key traits of perfectionism, such as unrealistic standards, fear of failure, and self-criticism, and explains how it leads to stress, anxiety, burnout, and reduced productivity. Laurel also discusses how perfectionism impacts creativity, self-esteem, relationships, and health. She provides strategies to overcome perfectionism and emphasizes the importance of grace and self-acceptance on the path to allowing imperfection.
0:11 Laurel explains why she doesn’t love the topic of perfectionism.
1:11 Laurel introduces herself and her podcast partner and cohost, Laurel Holland.
2:32 The difference between healthy striving and perfectionism.
2:52 Common characteristics and tendencies of perfectionism.
5:32 Laurel shares an approach she is using to overcome perfectionism.
7:05 The impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
8:08 The relationship between perfectionism and procrastination.
9:03 How perfectionism hinders creativity.
9:49 Self-esteem and self-criticism.
11:54 The impact on relationships.
13:05 Overworking and difficulty delegating.
14:05 Reduced productivity and efficiency.
16:17 The impact on health and wellbeing.
17:53 Laurel shares a personal story about perfectionism.
20:19 Tips to overcome perfectionism.
26:07 How mindfulness helps manage perfectionism.
27:07 Support to help lessen your perfectionism.
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Host/Cohost/Guest Info
Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.
Laurel Boivin, life and leadership coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.