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The Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams: Making Mistakes - Stephanie Van Schaick

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When you make an everyday mistake, do you tend to beat yourself up unnecessarily and for too long afterwards? Do you tend to view yourself overly harshly if you don't do something "perfectly" or "the right way"? Risa Williams talks to therapist Stephanie Van Schaick about "making mistakes" and some simple mindset shifts to ease us out of harsh perfectionistic thinking when we're feeling stuck.They discuss:-How being "perfect" can sometimes get mixed into our identity which causes us to overreact when everyday mistakes happen-Learning to use the "five year rule" when viewing what's happened-Collecting data instead of assumptions-Strengthening our sense of humor to pull us out of overly harsh self-talkHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Stephanie Van Schaick, stateofbalancementalhealthcounseling.com, @stateofbalanceforlifeSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

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When you make an everyday mistake, do you tend to beat yourself up unnecessarily and for too long afterwards? Do you tend to view yourself overly harshly if you don't do something "perfectly" or "the right way"? Risa Williams talks to therapist Stephanie Van Schaick about "making mistakes" and some simple mindset shifts to ease us out of harsh perfectionistic thinking when we're feeling stuck. They discuss: -How being "perfect" can sometimes get mixed into our identity which causes us to over...

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