18: 8 Ways To Kick Perfectionism To The Curb For Good!

Send us Fan MailHow Midlife Women Can Stop People Pleasing, Set Healthy Boundaries and  Live With Intention ...Writing Their Own Recipe For A Life That Feeds Their Soul.Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET____________________________________________________________________________________________Perfectionism might be the most elegant prison we build for ourselves. That voice whispering "not yet, not ready" keeps our dreams locked away – our books unwritten, businesses unlaunched, and creative gifts gathering dust. But what if perfectionism isn't high standards at all? What if it's simply fear wearing a fancy hat?In this soul-stirring exploration, we unpack the science behind why perfectionism leads paradoxically to procrastination, anxiety, and unfulfilled potential. Drawing from Dr. Brené Brown's wisdom that perfectionism is "a 20-ton shield we lug around thinking it will protect us, when it's actually preventing us from taking flight," we discover how starting messy becomes an act of courage and faith.Your talents weren't given to you to be endlessly polished in private. They were meant to be shared, even in their raw, unfiltered beginnings. Through practical strategies like creating a "messy list," reframing your inner critic, celebrating micro-wins, and surrounding yourself with people who value authenticity over achievement, you'll find the courage to begin before you feel ready. You'll learn to replace draining "should" statements with empowering choices, and embrace progress over perfection in everything you do.Whether you're dreaming of writing a book, starting a podcast, launching a small business, or simply living more authentically, this episode delivers the permission slip you've been waiting for – to start now, start messy, and trust that divine intervention will meet you exactly where you are. Ready to kick perfectionism to the curb and make space for more joy, purpose and peace? Subscribe now and join our community of midlife women who are choosing to make life truly delicious.https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf ( Happy Is Not An Accident)Find Marnie Martin here: Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca ( Podcast) and           https://www.MarnieMartin.com ( Voice Over )Email: [email protected] the FREE Facebook Community here:Life Is Delicious Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/lifeisdeliciousSupport the showLOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/newFIND MARNIE HERE:https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.comWebsite : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                Join the FREE Facebook Community here: MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMENhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HEREReady for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESETBuy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" orTHE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here:https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelfIf this episode resonated with a full body YES!…→ Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message→ Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify