Perfectionism Rewired

Why Asking for Help is Harder for Perfectionists


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You're used to being the go-to person, who's always happy to help and yet..why is it so freaking hard for you to ask for support? Discover how perfectionism isn't an excuse, it's an explanation and how to advocate for yourself on this empowering episode.

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Listen to the Full Episode To Hear:

  • The 2 ways perfectionists accidentally self-sabotage + how to rise above them immediately
  • How to deal with internal judgment and awkwardness when you're used to being the person people go to for support
  • What to do if you're caught up in "shoulds" and feeling like you're not where you should be

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
  • Meeting Yourself Where You Are Not wheere you think you should be (Ep. 187)
  • Holding Two Truths At The Same Time (Ep. 143)

EP.204 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00-Perfectionism as Self-Advocacy

01:22-The Awkwardness of Seeking Support

02:08-Learning to Meet Yourself Where You're At

04:33-Identifying Areas You'd Secretly Love Some Support

06:17-Finding Your Path to Rewire Your Perfectionism

Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

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