Introspectology

The Burnt-Out Perfectionist: Learning To Slow Down

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Meg is a blogger, a graphic designer, and a type A. Her perfectionism caused her to burn out a while ago. Since then she has been trying to slow down and prioritise self-care. We talk about these experiences, as well as the challenges she faces working at home. 

Topics Covered:
 
 
  • What Meg was like as a child
  • How Meg got better at sticking with things
  • What it’s like to be a Type A and burn out
  • Meg’s definition of success
  • Whether Meg is more goal- or process-oriented
  • Whether Meg is more internally or externally motivated
  • The changes Meg has made to prevent herself from burning out again
  • The warning signs and triggers Meg has to look out for
  • What it felt like for Meg to leave her job
  • Meg’s experiences with productivity and working from home
  • What Meg’s ideal day looks like
  • Meg’s core desired feelings
  • What Meg does to look after her mental health
  • What Meg would do if she had nine months left to live
  • What Meg would like people to say about her at her funeral
  • What Meg would do if she won the lottery
  • Meg’s biggest dreams
  • Meg’s message to the world

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    Resources Mentioned:

     

    • NaNoWriMo
    • Kate’s interview
    • Güneş' interview
    • The Desire Map
    • That Hummingbird Life
    • @MegKissack on Twitter
    • @Introspectology on Twitter
    • Introspectology on Facebook

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