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Catastrophizing

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Catastrophizing: when worst-case scenarios dominate your thoughts, leading you away from reality, fueling fear and anxiety. Find out why this common perfectionist habit is not protective but actually poisoning your potential and how to stop catastrophizing. If you're eager to ditch the horror movie playing in your head, value your time & want to empower yourself with clear, calm thinking, getting in Perfectionism Optimized is non negotiable. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimizedListen to the full episode to hear:Why Worry Won't Protect You or Prepare YouWhat makes catastrophizing especially addictive for perfectionistsHow to stop worrying about the future +why you want to aspaEPSISODE 188 TIMESTAMPS:00:00-Introduction to Perfectionism Rewired01:01-Replaying The Worst Case Scenario On Repeat01:38-Brining You To Reality + Out of Living In Fear02:26-Secondary Gains + Hidden Benefits of Catastrophizing03:08-Why Worrying Won't Protect You04:18-Perfectionism Optimized heart surgeon client on panic + career progress05:23-Choosing Trust Over Fear06:03-Expanding Your Options by Integrity Inquiry06:34-Beauty of Present Moment Awareness07:33-Confronting Incongruence in Catastrophic Thinking08:37-Owning Your Choice To Stop Worrying About The Future09:14-How Catastrophizing Impacts Perfectionists10:30-If All You Want For Christmas is Calm11:39-Breaking the Cycle of Catastrophizing Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

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