The Perfectionism Project

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Ep 351: The Secret To Enjoying The Journey with Lou Niestadt Aug 21, 2022

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In this episode I'm interviewing Lou Niestadt on how to enjoy the journey to your goals.

Lou is a writer, mama, entrepreneur and human design expert better known as Mrs. Universe. She loves to experiment with the Universal Laws and believes that if we make joy our job, everything we dream of in life will come to us naturally.

I know you're going to appreciate Lou's expertise and wisdom as we talk about pursuing the goals you truly want to pursue, the lessons Lou has learned through manifestation, and how to be unattached from your goal while still pursuing it fully.

Everything we talk about will help you learn to enjoy the journey of building your business.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How to check whether your goals are ones you truly want to pursue
The manifestation experiment Lou did and her biggest lessons from it
Lou's journaling practice that helps her enjoy the journey and connect with her feelings
How to enjoy the journey of building your business
How to be unattached from your goal whilst still pursuing it fully

PGSD is opening to new students on 26 October 2022:

The PGSD Process will have you getting out of your own way in your business and planning properly as a perfectionist. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 26 October and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Featured In The Episode:

Lou Niestadt's podcast - In The Pocket Podcast - louniestadt.com/podcast
Lou Niestadt's website - louniestadt.com
Lou Niestadt's instagram - @lou.niestadtbytruecolors
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Learn the basics of Power Planning – samlaurabrown.com/planningseries
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 350: How To Get On Top Of Your Life Admin + Never Fall Behind Again Aug 14, 2022

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Perfectionists often struggle with life admin tasks. There always seems to be something to clean, fix or take care of in our day-to-day lives - tasks that won't take too long to do individually, but seem never-ending.

If you feel like your life admin tasks are never-ending loose ends, this episode is going to help!

I share about my experiences around feeling behind on my life admin, discovering I was using my life admin loose ends against myself, and the specific changes I'm making to my Power Planning and clean rest to address it.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What to do if you always feel like you're scrambling to get things done
What hasn't been working with my Power Planning and changes I'm making
How to tell if you're using your life admin loose ends against yourself
How to get your life admin done without being dramatic about it
Why it helped me to take two days off without any business or life admin

PGSD is opening to new students on 26 October 2022:

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Learn the basics of Power Planning – samlaurabrown.com/planning
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 349: When To Say No To A Business Opportunity + How To Do It Without Being Rude Aug 07, 2022

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In this episode I want to talk to you about why it's ok to say no to a business opportunity (especially when you've already said yes). Saying no can feel awkward for perfectionist business owners - we often think we need to follow through with an opportunity that isn't a good fit because we already said yes.

But there are times when an opportunity isn't right for you and your stage of business. When that happens, your growth will come from clearly saying no.

And you can do it without being rude and without drama.

Tune in to learn how to discern if a business opportunity is a good fit for you and practical advice on saying no without being rude. I also share helpful examples of times I've said no after saying yes in my business (and why I made that decision).

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why it's ok to say no to an opportunity or request after you've already said yes
How to say no without being rude
How to discern whether your growth is saying no or continuing to be a yes
Times in my business where I've said no after saying yes and why I did it

PGSD is opening to new students on 26 October 2022:

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Learn the basics of Power Planning – samlaurabrown.com/planning
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 348: [CLEAN REST SERIES] How My Clean Rest Practice Has Evolved + What I Do When I'm Resting Jul 26, 2022

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I first experimented with clean rest in the summer of 2014 (even though I didn't have a name for it at the time).

I returned to clean rest in 2018 because I knew things had to change. I was tired of burning out every time I had a major promotion or launch going on.

Now, clean rest is the backbone of my business and its success.

Clean rest is what grounds me AND gives me the courage to put myself - and my ideas - out into the world (even when they're not perfect).

And it's the reason I haven't burned out in more than 3 years (even though I'm now making more money than I ever have).

So far, this series has shared what clean rest is and why it's essential for perfectionists, why working from a to-do list means you get less clean rest, practical advice to help you plan out and honour your clean rest, and what counts (and doesn't count) as clean rest.

In the final episode, I talk about how my journey with clean rest has evolved and what I personally like to get up to in my time off.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How I discovered clean rest in 2014
How clean rest helped me stopped burning out after busy seasons
How my clean rest has evolved to become the backbone of my business' success
What clean rest looks like for me (especially now that I'm a mum)

PGSD is opening to new students on 27 July 2022:

The PGSD Process will have you planning properly as a perfectionist and getting out of your own way in your business. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 27 July and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 2 August 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 347: [CLEAN REST SERIES] What Counts As Clean Rest + What Doesn't Jul 24, 2022

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There's something that every perfectionist needs to know about clean rest: Clean rest that doesn't feel restorative is STILL clean rest.

Sometimes clean rest will have you feeling energised, recharged, peaceful, present and inspired.

Other times you'll feel bored and restless.

And that's ok because feeling 'good' isn't what defines time off your business as clean rest.

And because you're a human being (we're not designed to feel happy 24/7).

Learning to have your own back, regardless of whether you feel good or not, will always be an important part of your clean rest practice.

This is why it's so important to let yourself rest regardless of how you feel AND to not make it mean anything if it doesn't always feel perfect to you.

I go into more detail as to why this is the case, as well as what counts as clean rest versus what doesn't, as I coach PGSDer Jenna in this episode.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

A deeper understanding of what it really means to get clean rest
What counts as clean rest versus what doesn't
Why it's important to let yourself rest (even if it doesn't feel perfect)
How getting clean rest helps you work towards your business goals consistently

PGSD is opening to new students on 27 July 2022:

Featured In The Episode:

Jenna's instagram - @emotakwip
Jenna's instagram - @quevivavulnerability
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 346: [CLEAN REST SERIES] Practical Advice To Help You Plan Out + Honour Your Clean Rest Jul 22, 2022

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In the previous episode of my clean rest series, I talked about how working from a to-do list makes it hard to get clean rest.

So what should you do instead?

Where does clean rest go in your calendar and how much of it do you need?

And how do you rest when you've planned, so you honour your rest?

I answer these questions and give you practical advice in today's episode. If you're wondering how to plan out your clean rest properly each week, listen in.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How to plan out your clean rest properly each week
Where clean rest is scheduled in your calendar
How much clean rest you need
How to honour your clean rest

PGSD is opening to new students on 27 July 2022:

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 345: [CLEAN REST SERIES] 5 Reasons You Don't Get Enough Clean Rest When You're Working From A To-Do List Jul 20, 2022

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We perfectionists LOVE a good to-do list…

But working from a to-do list makes it really challenging to get enough clean rest - even if you're making a real effort to have more work-life balance.

And I share the five reasons why - and helpful examples for each reason - in this second episode of my clean rest series.

If you only get a break from your business when you're busy recovering from burnout, this clean rest series - and today's episode in particular - is going to be insanely helpful.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why there's never any time for rest when you work from a to-do list
Why you get less done with a to-do list versus when you plan properly
Why you feel behind when you work from a to-do list
How working from a to-do list makes it hard to trust yourself to be consistent

PGSD is opening to new students on 27 July 2022:

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 344: [CLEAN REST SERIES] Clean Rest Basics + Why It's Essential For Perfectionists Jul 18, 2022

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If you're sick of being behind in your business (even though you're doing ALL the things), this episode is for you.

I explain what clean rest is (i.e. resting without guilt) and why it's essential for perfectionists.

It may not feel like it, but clean rest will help you work better and build a better business (with less overwhelm, less procrastination and less burnout).

You'll have plenty of clean rest scheduled in your calendar when you're planning properly as a perfectionist.

All that clean rest won't be scary because you'll be so clear on what's important vs what isn't, when you work best and how to keep your plans workable so you never fall behind. You'll be able to ENJOY your time off.

It's time to start planning properly as a perfectionist - and that includes getting the clean rest you need. And anyone can learn how…

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why you've always struggled to rest without feeling guilty
How clean rest helps you to get MORE done in your business
Why it's safe to rest, even if you feel like your business will fall apart if you take time off

PGSD is opening to new students on 27 July 2022:

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 343: My Growth Goal Quarterly Review For Q2 2022 Jul 10, 2022

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In today's episode, I share a chatty Growth Goal update for Quarter 2 of 2022. In quarter 2 we made about half of what we made in quarter 1 and had a "failed" launch BUT this was by far my favourite quarter. Tune in to learn exactly why plus why I felt resistant to recording this episode, my biggest lessons from the quarter, what didn't work and how much money the business made.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What my goal is for 2022 and how I've broken my quarterly milestones down
Why I felt resistant to doing my quarterly review and recording this episode
The important lessons I learned about content creation (including instagram reels)
Where I put self-coaching in my Power Planning
My biggest lessons and 'fails' from the quarter

PGSD is opening to new students on 27 July 2022:

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Learn the basics of Power Planning - samlaurabrown.com/planning
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Episode 325: My Growth Goal Quarterly Review For Q1 2022
Episode 336: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 1: Content Creation)
Episode 337: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 2: Pre-Launch Period)
Episode 338: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 3: Launch Period)

Ep 342: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist Using Power Planning Jul 03, 2022

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Note: This episode is the audio version of my new video series How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist. Watch the video series HERE.

When perfectionists follow the same planning advice as everyone else, we get in our way.

That's why the first step in the PGSD Process is making the Three Month Commitment to practice Power Planning.

Power Planning covers everything perfectionists must do to plan properly. It's a simple 3 step process that anyone can learn, and I walk you through it in detail in today's episode.

Listening in will help you follow through with your plans (even when the unexpected happens), get your most important tasks done consistently and effectively, and finish each day feeling accomplished and organized. All while being kind to yourself in a way that makes you more productive, not less.

If you're a chronic procrastinator, you never finish what you start and you NEVER follow through with your plans, this is for you.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The difference between procrasti-planning and planning properly
A step-by-step walkthrough of Power Planning
Exactly what you need to do to Power Plan each week
How Power Planning helps perfectionists get out of their own way

PGSD is opening to new students on 27 July 2022:

Featured In The Episode:

Video Version: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist - samlaurabrown.com/how-to-plan
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

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