Ep. 435 Perfectionism and Anxiety: How striving for perfection is keeping you from being a calm, confident, and consistent leader
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This episode discusses the detrimental effects of perfectionism and its link to anxiety, particularly among Christian women leaders.
Perfectionism: The lie that keeps you stuck and exhausted. Perfectionism and anxiety often go hand-in-hand. People think it looks like excellence. From the outside, perfectionism wears the disguise of high standards, diligence, and discipline. People admire it. Organizations reward it. And you have probably spent years believing it was one of your greatest strengths. However, as Brene Brown says, "Perfectionism is actually fear wearing a productivity mask." Perfectionism and Anxiety: What the Research Reveals About Christian Women Leaders Perfectionism is an often misunderstood behavior in high-achieving women. Its link to anxiety and burnout has been well-researched. The data is clear. Perfectionism and anxiety are deeply linked. And for Christian women leaders, the cost extends far beyond productivity. Perfectionism Is an Anxiety Response, Not a Strength Perfectionism develops the same way people-pleasing does — as a nervous system protection strategy. What Perfectionism Looks Like in Christian Women Leaders Perfectionism in leadership is rarely recognized for what it is. Instead, it hides behind behaviors that look admirable on the surface. You redo work that was already good…
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