Are you tired of getting by? Ready to move beyond burn out? Discover the *real reason* you're burning out (it has nothing to do with meditation or caffeine intake) and how to stop settling for a life running on 20% battery. Perfectionism Leveraged client Kevin bravely shares his story of being the all-star perfectionist parent addicted to stress, on the verge of divorce living in a pressure-cooker of his own making and resentful AF. Hear how he moved beyond band-aid solutions burn out, let go of the need for control and rewired to become a playful parent, partner and person
If you want to make sure Burn Out NEVER HAPPENS TO YOU AGAIN and want proven, science-backed tools to INTERRUPT the perfectionistic habits currently holding you hostage, you belong inside Perfectionism Optimized private 1-1 coaching. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized
Listen to the Full Episode To Hear:
- Why you want to alter how you perceive and react to your symptoms of burn out
- How adverse childhood experiences contribute to.over functioning
- What Kevin did step-by-step to go from from overfunctioning stress addict to rewire and redefine success on his own terms
Resources Mentioned:
- Neurosculpting™: Proprietary method combining neuroscience, somatic and mindfulness proven to permanently rewire perfectionism and reduce stress.
- The Body Keeps Score: A book that delves into how the body stores stress and trauma, emphasizing the importance of treating both mind and body.
- Perfectionism Leveraged: empowers perfectionists and high-achieving, Type A individuals to take charge, leverage their perfectionistic tendencies and quit fighting against their perfectionism forever using proven neuroscience so you can feel as amazing as your life looks and become the powerhouse you’re designed to be.
EPSISODE 179 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-Introduction
01:23-Understanding the real root of why Perfectionists are Burned Out
02:41-Kevin's Story: From Stress Addict to Playful Parent
04:05-Exploring the Roots of Over functioning
06:17-If I do it all perfect and stay in control then I AM SAFE
07:11-Diving Deep into the Psychology of Perfectionism
09:16-Olivia Benson, Special Victims Unit + Owning Your Over Functioning
10:20-How Shooting Up Heroin is just like Using Perfectionism To Manage Stress
12:15-Assessing the Impact of Burnout + Doing Life at 20%
13:42-Holistic Approach to Healing Perfectionism
16:10-Why Band-Aid Solutions Like Therapy Make Burnout Worse
17:18-Developing Customized Proven Pathways that Integrate your Somatic
18:32-The Simple Science Of Tracking Detailed Data for Progress
21:55-How to Recognize Early Signs of Burnout
22:47-Celebrating Kevin's Transformation and Triumph
25:19-Who Will You Choose to Be? Warning Label or Shining Example?
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