Overcoming PerfectionismPerfectionism can be defined as the tendency to set high, unrelenting standards of and for ourselves, in all areas of our lives. It's the constant pursuit of 'perfect' - a subjective concept and so an unattainable, never-ending pursuit - often leaving us feeling frustrated, anxious, exhausted, burnt out, and with a sense of compromised self-worth.

So, in this episode, Emily (who refers to herself as a 'recovering perfectionist') speaks on how we can work to overcome perfectionism - or at least start to work with it to enjoy its gifts, and embrace ourselves as perfectly imperfect.

In This Episode:* The origins of perfectionism from a psychological perspective * Schemas and the ego, and how both ultimately work to protect us * The 'Unrelenting Standards' schema (or life trap): its characteristics, origins, and how it so often plays out * How perfectionism manifests in the physical body, and how it can impact our health behaviours * The gifts and benefits of this schema * Adaptive vs. maladaptive perfectionism, and adaptive vs. maladaptive coping strategies * Emily's thoughts on, and practical tools for, overcoming perfectionism and reaching a healthier level of balance

Plus, as always, we start the episode with a life update from the both of us - our wins, challenges and obsessions from the past couple of weeks.

More... Our Current Obsessions:Em's: Australian Bush Flowers 'Woman Essence'Tarra's: low-tox living

Recommended Listening:Episode 35: Feminine & Masculine PolarityEpisode 31: Nurturing the Nervous System

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