How to Overcome Perfectionism in Life & Business

You may *think* your perfectionism is serving you well, but… what if I told you it’s actually holding you back from reaching your personal and professional goals AND it’s stealing joy and happiness from your life?From one perfectionist to another (I tend to attract a lot of you!): Letting go of our perfectionism is ESSENTIAL if we want to make our dreams come true, and even though it’s not easy to let go of our fixations and perfectionist tendencies, it’s SO worth it – I know from experience.If this sounds like something you could use some help with, you’re in the right place! Today I’m sharing how perfectionism can show up in our lives and the impact it often has (hint: for most of us, it’s not a very positive impact), and I’m offering solutions for overcoming your perfectionism that have been game-changers for my clients and me.In this episode, I cover:Questions to ask yourself to help determine if you’re a perfectionist [2:50]How perfectionism stands in the way of progress and slows you down [5:25]Why perfectionism inhibits your creativity and keeps you stuck [9:45]The all-or-nothing mentality perfectionism often leads to (and why that way of thinking kills your dreams) [11:50]The ways perfectionism makes you miserable [15:05]Becoming more aware of the places perfectionism shows up in your life [18:45]The importance of setting small, easily attainable goals for yourself [19:50]Being willing to be OK with B-minus work, effort and results [23:10]Giving yourself credit for every win and celebrating those wins – no matter how small they may seem [26:10]Zooming out and asking yourself, “is this really *that* big of a deal?” [30:35]Why I believe done is better than perfect (originally said by Sheryl Sandberg) [32:30]Connect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: http://lynettemariefitness.com/acceleration/