More you Control, Less powerful you Feel?

 Imagine steering a tiny dinghy in stormy seas. That's control. Now, picture yourself commanding a majestic yacht, gliding effortlessly over the waves. That's power. That’s this episode. In this episode CLG lays out the shortest, simplest pathway to the results you actually want: power, peace and presence with a special focus on parenting and daily life.

Tired of waiting for “things to calm down” so you can FEEL better? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, the ability to fall asleep without obsessing over your to do list or PRESENCE with your family (no more catastrophizing) inside Perfectionism Optimized you get customized 1-1 coaching + the SKILLS you've never been taught that FREE you from panic + controlling everything all the time. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Parenting Insights: Essential tips for perfectionist parents on presence and power dynamics with children
• Recognizing the REAL reasons underneath your need for control and getting to the root of feeling safe
• Understanding the distinction between living in the present moment and being fixated on being happy the future
• E.P.I.C. Framework: Introducing the Embodied Presence Interoceptive Connection framework for perfectionists ready to live a calm, empowered and deliciously rich life.

Ep. 196 Timestamps

01:52-Understanding the impact of controlling perfectionistic tendencies on daily life
03:11-Felt Safety: Why your environment doesn't determine your safety and what does
05:53-Hidden motivations secretly fueling perfectionism anxiety
09:00-Mindfulness Strategies for ending Control Loops
10:42-Distinction between needing and wanting to do something
13:14-Perks of living in Present Time + enhancing perfectionist productivity
15:04-Being responsive instead of reactive
20:20-Your EPIC Framework: Practical tools for perfectionists to tune in + build permanent resilience

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