About this episode

The episode explores nine phrases that disguise perfectionism and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion over unattainable standards.

We're examining nine healthy-sounding phrases that are actually perfectionism in disguise. Many of these phrases get praised socially, but they bypass self-compassion while appearing to be self-respo. We can't strive for perfectionism constantly without it backfiring. Learning a "good enough" maturity is what we're after here, not unattainable perfection. RESOURCES: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations…

People in this episode

Host: Nikki Eisenhauer

Topics covered

• perfectionism
• self-compassion
• mental health
• self-improvement
• personal growth

Keywords

• perfectionism
• self-compassion
• healthy phrases
• personal growth
• mental health

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Organizations: Emotional Badass

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