The problem with these patterns is that they keep you so limited, living a tightly controlled life as you try to do everything perfectly – to BE perfect – and avoid making any mistakes.
Some of the core symptoms of being stuck in perfectionism and hypervigilance include:
- difficulty settling down after activity and fully relaxing (especially if the activity is stressful or highly stimulating)
- feeling creatively drained or blocked (“if it’s not going to be perfect, I’m not even gonna try” syndrome)
- constantly bracing yourself for the other shoe to drop
- being stuck in hyper-activity, hyper-productivity, and ruminating thoughts
- harsh inner critic and constant self-evaluation (and paralyzing fear of others’ criticism!)
- feeling constantly rushed and like there’s not enough time in the day
In this episode, I introduce my brand new course 21 Days to Heal Perfectionism & Hypervigilance and lay out the 3 most important steps in releasing these patterns so you can reclaim your creativity, peace, freedom, and sense of well-being in the world.
Questions or want to connect? Please send a note to me@josephinehardman.com
Thank you for tuning in!
[2025 UPDATE: the course mentioned in this podcast episode is no longer available. So sorry! Here are some other ways to work together.]
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