5 Surprising Causes of PERFECTIONISM in Dancers

Hi Dancers! I hope this episode on '5 Surprising Causes of PERFECTIONISM in Dancers' really helps and encourages you if this is something you've been struggling with. Let me know which point resonates with you most in the comments! - Kirsten WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ZWpGIrkVBAQ To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit www.theconfidentdancer.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be a part of my email newsletter community here: http://eepurl.com/gDmjtz To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at @kirsten_theconfidentdancer TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - 1. The desire for control in order to feel safe and secure 4:51 - 2. The desire for comfort and certainty in seeing that the world is black and white 8:12 - 3. Fear of future unknowns 10:54 - 4. Fear of vulnerability 15:18 - 5. It's a strategy we learned to make ourselves work harder ________________________________________________________________________ WORK WITH ME 1:1! THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM: A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional, professional, or recreational dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and be the confident dancer you've always wanted to be! Learn more and apply here: https://kirstenkemp.com/confident-dancer-coaching-program#confident-dancer ________________________________________________________________________ SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS: I offer mindset seminars to equip dancers with the inspiration and practical tools to thrive in their well-being and ability to perform their personal best. These 60-90 minute seminars can be a valuable addition to the holistic support and education of your dancers at your next intensive, year-round program, or professional development opportunity for your company dancers. Learn more and inquire here: https://kirstenkemp.com/speaking-and-workshops#speaking-and-workshops ________________________________________________________________________ ONLINE COURSES: My online course offerings are a wonderful way to learn the practical steps to retraining your mind so you can thrive and excel in your dancing, all at your own pace and for a more affordable price than individual coaching. Whether your goal is to break through fear and nervousness so you can show up confidently in your auditions or you want to release the self-criticism or self-doubt that's been draining all the joy out of dancing lately, The Confident Dancer Course and rotating mini-courses available are designed to help you do just that. Learn more and enroll here: https://kirstenkemp.com/online-course-offerings ________________________________________________________________________ DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How To Find Your Unique Strengths as a Dancer": https://mailchi.mp/7e51450a0a3e/findyourstrengths DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How to Break Through the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough": https://tinyurl.com/redefining-good-enough