Moving Past the Need to be Perfect

Perfectionism is so much more than our favorite humble brag for our least favorite job interview question, it's a way of thinking that keeps us stuck, and sucks the enjoyments out of our lives. In this episode, we explore some small steps we can begin taking right away that can help us to move forward into feeling more creative, more playful, more connected in our lives and our work. <br/><br/>Here are the questions we explore together, for those of you who want to think through this at your own pace:<br/><br/>1)  Identify an area of your life where you feel stuck, or held back, by the need to do things just right. This can be any area of life, something large or small. <br/><br/>2) Notice the ways in which perfectionism has held you back. It's easier to stay in our rut when we forget the reasons why we want to expand and grow instead, so list the ways this current pattern is NOT working for you. <br/><br/>3) Now, on the flip side, imagine the positive side of what it will do for you when you allow yourself to try new things, learn, grow, and be imperfect in this area of your life. Imagine what you would enjoy doing if nobody ever saw or knew about it. <br/><br/>4) With this positive future vision in mind, identify one small doable step you can actually take in this direction, what small way can you begin experimenting, opening up possibilities, exploring your creativity and curiosity in this part of your life? If you think of more than one, then choose one step to start with for now. <br/><br/>5) Decide exactly when, where, and how you will take this small step. If it's possible to do today, or very soon, do it as soon as possible. <br/><br/>6) Think about the best ways for you to face whatever discomfort might come up during the process, and plan in advance how you want to move through that. <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>I'd love to hear your thoughts and questions, connect at facebook.com/goodenoughandgettingbetter . You can also find me at www.lenorehypnosis.com <br/><br/>Thank you for subscribing, rating, and sharing this podcast with friends!<br/><br/> Disclaimer: This podcast, and this episode, are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease, mental or physical, and is not a substitute for professional help.