The Perfectionism Project

Ep 417: [PLANNING SERIES] How To Plan Amidst Uncertainty


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Most perfectionists find it challenging to plan out their week when they don't know what will come up or how much energy they'll have. Whether you're working an exhausting day job, doing shift work or raising young children alongside building your business - there are certain things that can feel hard to plan around. Especially when no one has taught you how to plan properly…

Some perfectionists plan their week as if everything will go smoothly, hoping for the best and then abandoning their plans when the inevitable happens. Others feel like they can't make plans at all and wing it day by day, praying they'll be able to find the motivation to do what matters most. But neither of these approaches work.

If your weeks feel too uncertain but you would like to be able to plan in a way that allows you to follow through consistently and sustainably, then this episode is for you!

You'll hear how I use my Power Planning to get out of my own way and get shit done in my business, even though I have a lot of uncertainty - being a parent of three kids under the age of three (including twins).

In this episode, I dive deep into the practical things I do to make Power Planning work for me when life is throwing constant curveballs.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode417.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • The practical strategies that help you plan amidst any uncertainty

  • How to structure your weeks in a way that makes sense for you

  • The importance of 'buffer time' and where to add it in your calendar

  • How Power Planning stops you from feeling bad about changing your plans mid-week

  • How to create flexible structure that takes into account your perfectionist brain

Featured In The Episode:

  • Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

  • Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

  • Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

  • Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 10 September 2023 (for one week only)

My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. The doors to PGSD will open on 10 September 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

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