EP #30 | How to Get out of the Perfectionist Trap

Aim for excellence and know that perfection is impossible. I want excellence in my business and for projects to be complete and done extremely well, but perfect just won’t always happen.

Trust me, I get it! I’ve found that I have been a victim of the perfectionist trap for way too long and am just recently figuring out just how much this has held me back. We are exposed to the pain-free narratives of others while acutely feeling and experiencing our own struggles. Getting to where you want to be is a set of stairs where you are taking one imperfect step at a time.

In this episode we answer questions like…

1. How to start moving forward and get out of the perfectionism trap.
2. How to stop comparing yourself and get more done!
3. Strategies you need to start dealing with perfectionism within yourself.

Here’s a glance at this episode…

[05:05] I share about the types of perfectionism and how this may show up for you. I dive into product perfectionism and process perfectionism.

[08:56] I talk all about the comparison trap and self-perfectionism and how this can keep us trapped or keep us playing small.

 [11:00] I share a personal story about my perfectionist tendencies when it comes to podcasting. I share why I don’t let it stop me anymore and try to move forward.

[13:20] I discuss the trap that perfectionism can lead to that can take us down a road to burnout which tends to feel like failure and stifles creativity.

[14:58] I share strategies for tackling the perfectionism within yourselves and how to start to normalize your own mistakes and failures.

[20:25] I wrap up with a few thoughts from one of my favorite authors, Adam Grant, and his thoughts on comparison.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Dubsado - use designersoasis20 for 20% off!
• More on Adam Grant