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The Perfectionism Project

Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs.

Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business.

Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business.

For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Latest Episodes:

Ep 162: How I Realised I'm A Perfectionist Dec 11, 2019

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Despite it now being my day job to talk about perfectionism, it was only a few years ago that I actually realised I was a perfectionist! There are so many misconceptions around perfectionism that until my mid-twenties, I thought I wasn't perfect enough to be a perfectionist. And because I didn't realise I was a perfectionist, I felt like I was the only one struggling with procrastination, crippling self-doubt, overthinking and being all-or-nothing.

Realising that I'm a perfectionist gave me a whole new vocabulary that has allowed me to change my life for the better - because it's only when you realise you're a perfectionist that you become empowered to overcome perfectionism.

In this episode, I'm opening up about my journey with perfectionism and the important points along the way. I can't remember everything but I hope that what I share in this episode helps you understand yourself a little bit more.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why I didn't think I was a perfectionist until I was in my mid-twenties
The most common misconceptions about perfectionism
The childhood experience that I made mean I wasn't good enough
Why it's not necessary to dissect your past in order to overcome perfectionism
What caused my perfectionist tendencies to begin causing problems
The most important teachers on my personal development journey

Featured In The Episode:

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more.

And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

Ep 161: 3 Procrastination Tips That Don't Work For Perfectionists Dec 08, 2019

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Procrastination is a topic that's close to many perfectionists' hearts and most of us are trying to stop the habit by following advice from others. But sometimes, there are pieces of advice that do more harm than good - especially if you have a perfectionist mindset! So in this episode, I'm sharing 3 common procrastination tips that don't work for perfectionists, why they don't work and what to do instead. I hope you find it helpful!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why blocking the internet won't help you beat procrastination long-term
The practical way I stop myself from getting distracted when doing deep work
The reason that changing your environment doesn't provide long-lasting motivation
How to be productive regardless of your environment
Why intellectually knowing that perfection isn't possible doesn't actually help

Featured In The Episode:

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more.

And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

Ep 160: How To Be More Productive When Working From Home Dec 04, 2019

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I used to believe - hand on heart - that it was impossible for me to be productive at home. When I was a student, I went to the library to study. When I was an accountant, I stayed back late in the office. And when I became an entrepreneur, I worked from a co-working space. If I needed to get shit done, I needed to be out of the house to do it.

That was, until I changed a few important things that made it easy to be productive from home - even after a decade of believing it couldn't be done! In this episode, I'm sharing 5 ways to be more productive from home. Many of which you probably haven't heard before. Enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why believing you can't be productive from home is a self-fulfilling prophecy
The reason it's so important to create boundaries around when you will and won't work
How to say no to people who want to see you during your work hours
The power of constraint and why you need to create time for yourself to rest without guilt
Why planning your time makes all the difference (even if you feel too busy for planning)
Why self-respect will make you more productive from home

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Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our membership community
Episode 75: How To Stop Working For Work's Sake
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Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done:

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our global community of recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more.

And you'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our membership community today at samlaurabrown.com/membership.

Ep 159: Personal Growth Update November 2019 Dec 01, 2019

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I always talk about the fact that personal development is uncomfortable, but this month I was really reminded of that. Behind the scenes I've been building our team so we can impact more people - which means I've had to learn a lot about empowering others and letting go (which isn't easy for a perfectionist). I've also been preparing for a month overseas, creating business systems and struggling not to hit snooze.

I record a personal growth update every month so you can get a feel for what personal development is really like. Spoiler alert: it's not an endless stream of breakthroughs, aha moments and checked off to-do lists! I hope these episodes make you feel less alone on your personal development journey and that they help you to embrace the messiness that comes along with it. Enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why I was snoozing my alarm and how I got myself back on track
What I've learned about focus and what I'm focusing on right now
Why being focused means saying no
What I've done in my business to get organised for my overseas trip
The sneaky self-sabotage I've noticed this month
Why it's empowering that there is no 'formula' to personal growth or business

Featured In The Episode:

Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

Ep 158: 5 Life-Changing Lessons About Perfectionism From Brené Brown Nov 27, 2019

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I've learned more lessons from Brené Brown about perfectionism than I can count. And I largely have Brené to thank for the progress I've made when it comes to the progress I've made with perfectionism. So I thought there would be no better time than now to share 5 life-changing lessons about perfectionism from Brené Brown.

Tune in to hear about the huge breakthrough that Brené Brown helped me to achieve and learn why perfectionism actually hampers achievement, how perfectionism protects us from vulnerability, why perfectionism is not self-improvement, the connection between perfectionism and shame as well as why it's so important to dare greatly. I hope you enjoy this episode on life-changing lessons about perfectionism from Brené Brown.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The life-changing breakthrough that Brené Brown helped me to achieve
How perfectionism differs to healthy striving
Why perfectionism hampers success
The 3 tools we have in our 'vulnerability arsenal'
The difference between perfectionism and self-improvement
Why perfectionism is actually a form of shame
The reason that daring greatly is the key to overcoming perfectionism

Featured In The Episode:

Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done
Episode 22: How Personal Development Helped Me Overcome Self-Doubt
Episode 57: 7 Differences Between High Achievers And Perfectionists
Episode 59: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: Lessons + Takeaways
Episode 157: How To Stop A Shame Spiral
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 157: How To Stop A Shame Spiral Nov 24, 2019

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Where we struggle with perfectionism is where we struggle with shame. While shame is an unavoidable human emotion, there are a few things you can do to stop a shame spiral in it's tracks - so that's what I'm sharing in this episode!

Tune in to learn a powerful 3 step process I've learned from Brené Brown that will help you develop shame resilience and stop a shame spiral. You'll also discover the 3 key ways we react to shame, how to spot shame in others and why stopping a shame spiral can be so challenging. I also share some of my personal experiences with shame too.

I hope you find this episode helpful! What I share in this episode on how to stop a shame spiral has been completely life-changing for me.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why perfectionists struggle with shame and why shame can't be avoided
Whether shame comes from our circumstances or our thoughts
Some of the most common thoughts that create shame
What a 'shame screen' is and which one you use the most often
3 practical steps to stop a shame spiral, as taught by Brené Brown
Why it can be empowering to acknowledge the physical sensation of shame
What 'speaking shame' means and who you should and shouldn't speak shame to

Featured In The Episode:

Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done
Episode 59: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: Lessons + Takeaways

Episode 62: How To Stop Negative Self-Talk + Beating Yourself Up

Ep 156: Once A Procrastinator, Always A Procrastinator? Nov 17, 2019

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Many perfectionists consider themselves natural procrastinators. They've procrastinated for their entire life and feel like it's just the way they are.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is going to help! I'm sharing whether it's possible to break-free from procrastination even if it's a habit you've had your entire life.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Whether procrastination is genetic
The real cause of your procrastination habit
Why it's important to be kind to yourself as you learn how to beat procrastination
The role that identity plays in your procrastination habit
The truth about how beating procrastination feels
Why procrastination strategies and tactics aren't working for you
The reason I consider procrastination to be the habit of avoiding discomfort

Featured In The Episode:

Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today!
Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image

Ep 155: How To Tell The Difference Between Intuition And Fear Nov 13, 2019

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When it comes to making big decisions, we'll often have two voices telling us what to do - one of those voices is fear and one of those voices is intuition. But how do you tell which is which? That's what I'm answering in this podcast episode.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why your intuition isn't always 'right'
Why it's important to distinguish intuition and fear
5 ways to tell the difference between intuition and fear
What I personally do when I can't tell whether I'm making decision from intuition or fear

Featured In The Episode:

Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today!
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Ep 154: Are You Expecting Results You're Not Working For? Nov 10, 2019

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If working towards your goals feels exhausting, then this episode is for you! If you've been expecting results that you're not even working for - it's time for a reality check. I'm going to tell you how to figure out whether you're doing this and what to do about it if you are. I hope you find it helpful!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why you don't have to work harder to achieve your goals
How to tell whether you're expecting results you're not working for
Why we can feel like we're working harder than we actually are
The real reason that working towards your goals is so exhausting
A thought-provoking question that will uncover self-sabotage

Featured In The Episode:

Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today!
Episode 101: How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty

Ep 153: 3 Habits Organised People Have That You Probably Don't Nov 06, 2019

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If you're constantly organising your life - but it's never staying that way - there's a good chance you need to create some new habits! In this episode, I'm sharing 3 habits organised people have that you probably don't so you can start getting your life organised. And if you'd like my support and guidance to become more organised - be sure to join our membership community Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The importance of being decisive in all areas of your life
The real reason perfectionists hate making decisions
Why organised people take action at the first opportunity
What to do if you can't complete a task today
Why it's so important that you stop believing you do your best work at the last minute
The personal rules that keep me organised
How to create personal rules to organise your life

Featured In The Episode:

Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today!
Episode 73: How To Stop Putting Things Off Until The Last Minute
Episode 97: How To Upgrade Your Habits Using Personal Rules
Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue
Episode 152: Why You Never Have Enough Time

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