The Upside of Perfectionism

Perfectionism clearly gets a bad rap around here at Middle Finger to Perfection, and we tend to talk a lot about the struggles and downsides of perfectionism, people pleasing, and worthiness seeking, but are there good things about being a perfectionist?

Today, Ashley and I shine some light on the positive side effects and hidden benefits of perfectionism. Welcome to the perfectionist hype hour! πŸ™Œ 

MFTP Episode 30: The Upside of Perfectionism

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE GOODNESS…

It’s about working with our perfectionism, not against it.
— Jenna
Perfectionism is not the enemy.
— Ashley
Perfectionism can give us a framework for understanding ourselves, our relationships to others, and our relationships to the world.
— Jenna

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…

  • The hidden benefits + positive side effects of perfectionism

  • How to use perfectionism for good

  • Creating a gauge for when a perfectionist benefit becomes a detriment

  • How awareness, empathy, and compassion for ourselves and others are the keys to making the most of perfectionism

  • Why you deserve your own personal Perfectionist Appreciation Day

LINKS

Ashley’s 108 Days to Transformation program

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