The Perfectionism Project

What if there were a few simple things you could do each day to make yourself feel more energetic, more motivated and more productive? Guess what… there are! In this episode I'm sharing easy ways for you to master your physical state so you can master your mind.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why you need to master your physical state if you truly want to master your mindset
• The best tips I learned from Date With Destiny about managing your physiology
• Easy ways to feel more energetic, motivated and productive
• Why you need to stop telling yourself that you're tired and what to do instead
• The difference between incantations and affirmations plus which approach I recommend
• How I'll be managing my state on a daily basis

Featured In The Episode:

• Date With Destiny
• Date With Destiny Spotify Playlist
• I Am Not Your Guru - Netflix Documentary

You can now listen to this podcast on Podcoin.

My favourite thing about being a mindset coach is helping my clients do things they never thought were possible. And helping them do those things in a matter of weeks.

How do they get such incredible results so quickly? They learn how to take action before they feel confident. And that action then creates confidence. In this episode, I'm sharing how to take action before you feel ready. And what it really feels like to be pursuing your goals relentlessly.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Where confidence comes from and why that's important
• What action takers *really* feel like when they're pursuing their big goals
• The power of action in creating self-confidence
• Why personal growth will always be uncomfortable
• How to get yourself into action before you feel ready

Featured In The Episode:

• My 1:1 coaching services

I have a non-negotiable rule with my coaching clients - they must have one clear goal they're working towards. So always, without fail, we do that challenging task in our first call together.

My clients want to set multiple goals, they want to set vague goals, they want to set no goals. And to be honest with you, I find myself squirming away from goals too. If we're in a fixed mindset, goals make us feel vulnerable. Goals might create evidence that we're not good enough - so we try to avoid them.

But there's a very good reason that I insist my clients and the women in my membership have one clear goal to work towards. And that's what I'm talking about in this episode. Tune in to learn about the point of goals and why they're so powerful.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why it's important to have one clear goal, even when you're resistant to choosing one
• The sneaky ways that perfectionists sabotage their goals
• Why goal-setting and self-worth are not related
• Why I never set myself 'realistic' goals
• The difference between striving from ambition and striving from lack
• What will happen if you don't have goals

Featured In The Episode:

• My 1:1 coaching services
• Get Out Of Your Own Way - Find out more and join here
• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done
• Episode 65: How To Pursue Multiple Goals At Once
• Episode 72: 12 Practical Tips For Setting Powerful Goals
• Episode 79: The Final Update On My Impossible Goal + My Goals For 2019
• Episode 84: How To Escape The Self-Pity Cycle
• Episode 89: How To Turn Any Goal Into A Realistic Action Plan

When I look back on my life, I can see that there are decisions that changed the entire trajectory of my business and my life. Some of these decisions felt big and some of these decisions felt small, but all of these decisions made an impact. And that's what I'm sharing in this episode!

Tune in to hear about 5 decisions that changed me and my business forever. I share why I made these decisions, whether it was easy or hard, the ripple effect it's had, how to make decisions, when to invest in yourself and so much more. I hope this episode helps you with the decisions you need to make!

My new monthly membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, is now officially open! But the founding membership prices is only available until registration closes at midnight (EDT) on Friday, 17 May 2019. Visit samlaurabrown.com/membership to find out more and become a founding member.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The power of decision and how I make hard decisions
• What investing in yourself really feels like and why I do it
• How I started my blog even though I was full of fear and doubt
• The process I went through to leave my full-time accounting job for blogging
• Why a monthly personal development membership is the best money I spend
• How I decided to invest in a mindset coach
• Why you have to let go of something good to get something great
• What's included in my new membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done
• Why I created my new membership and what it will help you with

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member
• Episode 1: My Story So Far
• Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started
• Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine
• Episode 42: What It's ReallyLike To Invest In Yourself
• Tim Ferriss' Fear-Setting Exercise
• Erin May Henry
• Self-Coaching Scholars

This week, I'm running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 5 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I'm sharing the one thing you must do to create your dream life.

If you haven't yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, it's not too late! Make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. And you'll get instant access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation too!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why discomfort is necessary for personal growth
• The cost of playing small to avoid discomfort
• The importance of having one clear goal and why perfectionists avoid it
• The biggest difference between a perfectionist and high achiever
• What's included in my new membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done
• Why I created my new membership and what it will help you with

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member
• FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here

This week, I'm running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 3 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I'm sharing 3 ways you're sabotaging your personal growth.

If you haven't yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. Day 2 and Day 4 of the challenge will be happening via email only, plus you'll get access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why perfectionists put so much pressure on themselves to succeed
• The true difference between a fixed and growth mindset
• Why I constrain myself to a small number of personal development teachers
• How to set goals when you're scared of disappointment
• The biggest ways that perfectionists self-sabotage when setting goals
• Why investing in your personal development makes such a big difference
• How and why I pay money for information that I could get for free

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member
• FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here

This week, I'm running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 1 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I'm sharing my must-have mindset habits.

I'm talking about the biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with personal development, my favourite habits, the difference between passive habits and active habits as well as how to create inspiring habits of your own.

If you haven't yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. Day 2 and Day 4 of the challenge will be happening via email only, plus you'll get access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why you haven't been seeing REAL results with personal development
• The biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with self-help
• How I invest in myself and why it gets me big results
• What a mental 'blindspot' is and how to finally see them
• The difference between passive habits and active habits
• The question that will switch you from passive mode into active mode
• My favourite personal development habits
• The journaling exercise that changed my life forever
• An assignment to help you take your personal development to the next level

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member
• FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here

In this episode, I'm sharing a behind the scenes look at my personal development journey (and business) in the hope it will inspire you to work on yourself. I'm always honest in these episodes so there's no avoiding that April was a messy month for me.

I spent most of April feeling confused, overwhelmed and extremely uncomfortable - which means I'm on the right track! Tune in to hear what I've been working on and get some inspiration to take your personal development to the next level.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why I feel like I'm going through an identity crisis right now
• The biggest investment I've ever made in my personal development
• Why I take action on new ideas the moment I have them
• The daily affirmation that is taking my business to the next level
• My plans to go full-time in my business
• The difference between passive personal development and active personal development
• Two exciting hires that happened this month

Featured In The Episode:

• Figure Your Life Out - Join the waitlist here
• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
• 1:1 Coaching Services
• Erin May Henry
• Self-Coaching Scholars
• Date With Destiny Cairns 2019
• I Am Not Your Guru - Netflix Documentary
• Manifestation Babe
• Dream Life Deluxe
• Episode 48: How To Be Your Own Mindset Coach
• Episode 99: Personal Growth Update March 2019
• Episode 104: My Money Mindset Routine + How I Manage My Finances
• Episode 105: What A Six Figure Business *Really* Feels Like

When I first started my blog, I had zero confidence. And I really do mean zero! That's why I kept it a secret from EVERYONE in my life for more than a year. I doubted myself so much that the tiniest giggle from a loved one would have forced me to shut the whole thing down.

I've come a long way since then, so in this episode, I'm sharing practical tips to help you create self-confidence when you need it the most - as well as the real reason it hurts so much when our loved ones doubt us!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The most important thing you can do if your loved ones don't believe in you
• The real reason that other people's doubts affect your confidence
• Why you shouldn't expect your loved ones to believe in your goals
• What to say when people tell you that online businesses are a scam
• How to create self-belief so other people's comments don't affect you
• My personal struggles with what other people think

Featured In The Episode:

• Figure Your Life Out - Join the waitlist here
• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
• Get Out Of Your Own Way - join the waitlist here
• 1:1 Coaching Services

I love teaching ambitious women how to use their identity to create change, and in this episode I'm sharing some of my best advice with you! Tune in to discover why you keep sabotaging your success and how to create an identity that will pull you towards your goals.

I first talked about this in Episode 26 of the podcast and since it's always one of my most popular episodes, I'm answering the most commonly asked questions I get about how to change your self-image. I hope you enjoy it!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What self image is and why it's so powerful
• Whether to create a general self-image or one that's more specific
• The wording you must use when creating a new self-image
• My best advice on how to create long-term change that lasts
• How to uplevel everyday habits using your self-image
• The key to changing your self-image for good

Featured In The Episode:

• Figure Your Life Out - Join the waitlist here
• Get Out Of Your Own Way - join the waitlist here
• 1:1 Coaching Services
• Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image
• Episode 97: How To Upgrade Your Habits Using Personal Rules
• Tom Bilyeu's Youtube channel
• Tom Bilyeu compilation of his Top 50 Rules of Success