Letting Go of Perfectionism: Recent Episodes
Jamese
An accomplished and God fearing individual sharing lessons learned while navigating career, personal life, and entrepreneurship, as a first generation college and corporate professional.
In this eoiodide we talk about the challenges of working on a team, at a company, in an environment and organizational culture that does things differently than the way you do or would prefer to. We discuss the DREAM profile and how to determine what would be a better fit role for you. https://yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode23
Life is a journey, but life is also a project that you are responsible for managing in this episode. We take a look at the reflection process and you can consider taking for the month of May and future months using your calendar to see what you worked on and how well it align with your goals and if you don’t have goals to choose to set some for the next month, so rather than self chastisement and self condemnation and self judgment, which says what you should’ve could’ve done focus on what you can do and the future. Come for the reflection and leave filling energize. Happy month of June to you!
This one got cut short because my five minute Pomodoro went off and so I’ll come back to record at a later
In this episode we dive into the necessity and importance of celebrating yourself daily. We discuss specific ways to give yourself credit, including being specific about, what the end goal is , why you’re working on it , and what you have already completed. Lastly we look at the the limitations using using GPS as an analogy for how to get things done
In this episode we discuss Deion’s of codependency & perfectionism expert and therapist Sharon Martin’s post about being a rescuers, helper or fixer, in the context of letting go of perfectionism. If you’re in a job you don’t enjoy and ready to move on but feel stuck due to a desire to please and seek approval from other people give this episode of listen to learn more about your experience. Link to Sharon’s article I discus here: https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/trying-to-help-people-who-dont-want-to-change/
In this episode I share what to do instead of feeling the fear and doing it anyways. And examples of ways people reduce self love and self trust without knowing it through their everyday words and actions and what to do differently. Previous episode I define perfectionism in: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lgoperfectionism/episodes/Perfectionism-101-3-Ways-To-Define-It--Break-Free-From-It-Outside-of-Therapy-e2i8fau The 6 Areas of Life episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lgoperfectionism/episodes/01-Goal-Setting--6-Areas-in-Life-e4e00g
In this episode I share why, before pursuing big goals like writing a book or making a career pivot, it’s important to get your mind right first before taking action, which is counterintuitive to what most people think needs to be done in order to reach their goals. Many people think the action is what needs to take place, and while that may work for the short term, it’s not effective strategy for a sustained mid/long-term journey in the pursuit of attaining your goals and success.
This episode I share ways limiting core beliefs can impact the job search journey and make it a less enjoyable experience and how prioritizing getting your mind right first can help
In this episode I talk about common goal setting mistake and misconception I often see people make at the start tot their journey pursuits. And I guide us through a 6 Minute Deep Breathing Body Scan Meditation
I did this before my without at the gym today and might decide to do it every time or at least more often. I felt relaxed, energized & ready to do my workout program
This episode discusses the 3 things every 9-5er aspiring to become an entrepreneur should pay close attention to in their 401k. If you have a 9-5 job and they offer you a 401k plan, listen to this episode to support you on your journey and path to becoming an entrepreneur.
This episode breaks down the 3 ways to define perfectionism and understand ways it shows up in your life as a 9-5 employee with the goal to become an entrepreneur. If your boss is trash, listen to this episode asap.
Don’t wait until the day you become an entrepreneur to do these things get started now while working your 9 to 5. That way means entrepreneurial journey you will make the same mistakes as most first time entrepreneurs you’ll be ahead of the game.
In this episode we talk about your mindset— filters, thinking patterns and thinking traps that leave us feeling stuck. How letting go of all or nothing thinking and allowing light in to cast out darkness can help. We can tweak the system to help you r reach your goal outcome. Your mind is a system and all or nothing thinking can hold you back — leave you feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, discouraged, depressed. Codependency contributes to it too. Repent Renounce Replace https://www.youtube.com/live/ToABPg6T50M?si=nES_zn7Xg9r7KO9y Speak to Your Filters https://youtu.be/D7EbjYUQpnc?si=pN-psRvBfqRtsku5 The 7 Stages of Emotional Healing: A Roadmap to Peace https://www.growingself.com/seven-stages-of-emotional-healing/
In this episode I dive into advice given to me by a group fitness instructor who recently said what the best workout plan was for a person. I found it to be applicable to my work being done with a budgeting coaching, and can apply to nutrition and other aspects of personal self and professional development. And affirmation an organizing lady face me even she said you’re not braken and don’t need fixing,
I touch on lessons I’ve learned, and mindset shifts I’m making as I pursue new journeys — book publication celebration planning, home decor bedroom styling. The impact of mindfulness on my life. Link to other episode I mentioned: * 6 Areas in Life https://anchor.fm/lgoperfectionism/episodes/Goal-Setting--6-Areas-in-Life-e4e00g
In this episode, I discuss why I decided to publish a book. I share a recent aha moment I had about reasons why I did not decide to write this book. I shed light on the importance of taking time to revisit your “why”, before, during and after you pursue a goal.
Here I share 5 tips & pieces of advice I’ve received from fitness experts I’ve paid to work with. Tips that actually work! To help you reach your fitness goals during these WFH times.
In this episode I share some more about the things I’m learning and topics I want to discuss later on in the season.
Super excited to share what I’ve been up to and working on this past year. Topics from hair, to eating, working out, career, birthday in Covid times, photo shoots, and more! Stay blessed, prayed upon, and I’ll catch y’all again in a bit.
Guest appearance from my alter ego (Miss 401k) talking to you about 401k plan basics. What it is a 401k and how it works.
I had trouble creating new goals for my life and I was starting to worry that I didn’t have any new goals and that my ambition was done. After turning to Google for help and finding an insightful article I realized my initial thoughts were wrong. Nothing was wrong with me. I just needed to focus on setting goals in other areas of my life that I had previously ignored and been blind to. Article: https://www.dumblittleman.com/how-to-set-goals-when-you-have-no-idea/