Ep 71: Overcoming Perfectionism

Overcoming Perfectionism

We are in the middle of a series on Balance Barriers.  Last week (EP 70), I introduced you to the barrier of Perfectionism. As a recovering perfectionist myself, I am here to help you overcome this barrier in your own life. Today we discuss 5 things you can do beginning today to overcome the barrier of perfectionism.

We are in the middle of a series on Balance Barriers.  Last week (EP 70), I introduced you to the barrier of Perfectionism. As a recovering perfectionist myself, I am here to help you overcome this barrier in your own life. Today we discuss 5 things you can do beginning today to overcome the barrier of perfectionism.

3 Things Perfectionism is NOT

1. Being detail-oriented, organized, thorough
2. “Perfect” as described in Matthew 5:48
3. Excellence

5 Steps to Overcome Perfectionism

1. Identify your roots
2. Forgive those people who demanded perfection from you as a child
3. Distance yourself from controlling relationships
4. Establish new habits
   • Set a timer
   • 5 minutes-5 things
5. Replace faulty thought patterns

For an in-depth study of this and all the balance barriers read Finding Your Balance.

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