Posts Tagged ‘perfectionism’
The Life Editor Podcast Ep. 12: Get Over Yourself
Today, I want to talk about what happens when we start overthinking everything in our lives. If you’re like most Life Editors, you’re a perfectionist and you want things to be done just right. But perfectionism can slow us down and make it take a million years longer to reach our goals. Allow me to…
Read MoreThe Life Editor Podcast Ep. 7: You Have Permission to be Imperfect
Today I want to talk about a tendency I’ve noticed that many Life Editors share. In addition to being super organized, Type A thinkers and planners, we’re also perfectionists. This is overwhelmingly the case. If I had to pull a number out of the air, I’d guess that 90% or more of Life Editors are…
Read MoreImperfect Action Is Still Action
Here’s a shocking revelation: I’m a perfectionist. dun dun DUN! OK, so it’s no surprise that I’m a perfectionist. What gave me away? My Type A tendencies? My obsession with color-coding everything in my planner? The fact that I’m an editor to begin with? And I’m in good company. I’ll wager that nearly 99% of…
Read More7 Secrets to Make Your Blog Stand Out
Do you ever wish your blog were less “meh” and more mesmerizing? Back when I first started blogging (as a fashion blogger—ha!), my blog posts were terrible. They rambled on and on about nothing, and I was still using the stiff technical writing from my days as a textbook editor. And if you go creeping…
Read MoreHow to Let Go of Perfection to Get Ahead in Your Career
The other day I was on a video call with a client, and I asked her why she chose to work with me as oppose to another coach. She thought for a minute and then said, “Well, I think it’s because you don’t seem that polished.” As soon as the words left her mouth, her…
Read MoreYou’re Already “Good Enough”
When you look at your life, are you satisfied? Are you happy with how things are going? Are you reaching your goals, achieving your dreams, and shooting for the stars? Or are you stuck in the cycle of perfectionism, comparison, and frustration? Are you suffering from not-good-enough-itis? I heard that affliction can be deadly. Does…
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