In episode 304 of The Full Frontal Living Podcast, Master Coach Lisa Carpenter tackles a topic that's particularly close to her heart: the critical difference between being hard on yourself versus using self-assessment for growth. Drawing from personal experiences, Lisa explores how our drive for success can sometimes become our greatest weakness when we cross the line from healthy self-reflection to harmful self-criticism.

Discover how to recognize the difference between constructive assessment and destructive perfectionism, and learn actionable strategies to transform your relationship with achievement and personal growth. This episode is essential listening for high-performers who want to maintain excellence without the burnout and self-criticism that often accompanies it.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-judgment vs. self-assessment: Learn to distinguish between destructive criticism and constructive evaluation

The Critical Distinction

Lisa shares how many high achievers believe they're simply holding themselves to high standards when they're actually engaging in self-destructive criticism. She provides clear signs to help you identify which side of the line you're on.

The Three-Step Process for Healthy Self-Assessment

1. What went well? (Start with celebrating wins)

The Performance Impact

Research shows that self-compassion actually leads to better results and higher performance than harsh self-criticism. Lisa explains the psychological mechanisms behind this counterintuitive finding.

• Take a moment to assess your own self-talk patterns using Lisa's framework

Resources:

• Website: LisaCarpenter.ca

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