Working Towards Our Purpose

Ever found yourself stuck in a creative loop, unable to finish because you want everything to be perfect? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I dive into my personal journey with overcoming perfectionism and share actionable steps to help you stop holding yourself back. If perfectionism has ever kept you from finishing projects or pursuing something, you'll learn practical methods for embracing imperfection while still creating quality work. Discover my top five strategies to start finishing what you create. Tune in for real experiences, effective strategies, and tips to break free from perfectionist paralysis and finally start finishing things.

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00:00 – Episode Intro & Check-In
01:16 – What is Perfectionism?
03:06 – Unfinished Drawings
06:24 – Music & Creative Perfectionism
06:53 – Five Steps for Overcoming Perfectionism
08:14 – Step 1: Recognize Perfectionism as an Excuse
08:49 – Step 2: Loosen Self-Judgment
09:46 – Step 3: Set Deadlines and Timers
14:19 – Step 4: Rely on a Trusted Friend
16:08 – Step 5: Just Do the Thing
18:38 – The Upside of Perfectionism
19:55 – The Power of Finishing
21:14 – Feedback Form & Community Connection
23:36 – Closing Thoughts

In this episode you'll learn:

How to recognize perfectionism
5 strategies to overcome perfectionism
Discover the importance of reducing the inner critic
Actionable steps to finish your creative tasks or projects
Understand why finishing is so vital
Learn how to embrace imperfection
How to finish, grow, and learn from imperfection

 🚀 Start Here If You’re New

1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45

2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48

3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39

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