Progress Over Perfection with Monica Packer
from The Emily Rassam Show Hosted by Emily Rassam
Monica Packer, host of the About Progress podcast, shares her journey as a mom of five, former middle school teacher, and author of the upcoming book 'Sticky Habits.' She discusses the impact of perfectionism on her life, the concept of 'progress made practical,' and the difference between self-help and self-care. Monica also delves into the challenges of invisible labor and the need for gender-specific habit-building methods. Monica discusses the importance of habits in supporting happiness and identity, emphasizing the need for compassion and flexibility in habit formation. She also addresses the challenge of time management and the impact of shame on habit change. Takeaways Perfectionism as a misplacement of identity The impact of invisible labor on women's time and energy Habits are essential for supporting happiness and identity, and they require compassion and flexibility. Time management is a challenge, and trade-offs are necessary to prioritize habits and responsibilities. Shame can hinder habit change, and shifting the inner critical voice is crucial for habit formation.
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