In this episode, two recovering perfectionists Olena and Veronica bust some myths about perfectionism and explain why it’s destructive and deceiving. They talk about their own perfectionistic tendencies and share some common side effects of perfectionism – including damaged self-esteem, lack of progress and a whole lotta shame. They also discuss the difference between perfectionism and healthy achievement, and share some practical tips on how to adopt the alternative mindset.
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RESOURCES:
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Do you feel overwhelmed about doing something for the first time? Does it get so scary and paralyzing that you give up before you even begin? Do you feel like you are just not capable of accomplishing the new task?
This is a lot more common than you think. In fact, almost everyone experiences the same symptoms and side effects when it comes to taking a leap of faith. In this episode, Veronica and Olena deconstruct the fear of doing something for the first time and explain why most of us chicken out and end up with the negative self talk, procrastination and shame. And, of course, there are some solutions offered on how to trick our “reptilian brain” and move through this fear.
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RESOURCES: 
Unlocking Us Podcast Episode on FFTs: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-ffts/

When things in our lives get messy, we usually don’t know where to even begin to start fixing them. In this episode, Olena and Veronica talk about the root cause of all emotional suffering (aka limiting beliefs), discuss the most common limiting beliefs that almost everyone has, explain why our negative thoughts are so overpowering, and share strategies that help to get unstuck. They also talk about their own stuckness and discuss their journeys to clarity and mindfulness.
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Resources:
• Wheel of Life, a coaching tool that will help you narrow down areas of stuckness https://wheeloflife.noomii.com/

Wondering if this podcast is for you? In this welcome episode, Veronica and Olena share what The Becoming Yourself Podcast is all about and why you might want to stick around. They also talk about their personal journeys to life coaching, get honest about major changes that took place in their lives, and discuss what transformation awaits listeners who decide to embark on the journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
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Resources:
• Veronica’s website: https://www.veronicathai.com/
• Olena’s website: https://www.superwoman.school/