Tommy Rosen

In The Circle

Tommy Rosen

  • 96. How Can I Make Peace with ‘Good Enough’ vs. Perfectionism?

96. How Can I Make Peace with ‘Good Enough’ vs. Perfectionism?

Wednesday 11th December 2024

Tommy Rosen and Kevin explore how to make peace with 'good enough' versus perfectionism, offering practical advice for those striving for balance.
35 minutes
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In The Circle
Author:
Tommy Rosen
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Finding Peace with 'Good Enough' vs. Perfectionism

Episode Overview

  • Perfectionism is rooted in disconnection and insecurity.
  • Striving for perfection can lead to stress and procrastination.
  • Embrace the concept of 'good enough' to find balance.
  • Focus on consistent progress rather than unattainable perfection.
  • Show up fully in life without the overwhelming need to be perfect.
To strive to be your best is a wonderful thing. To strive to be perfect is setting yourself up for failure
Perfectionism – it’s that pesky voice in your head telling you that 'good enough' isn’t good enough. In this episode of 'In The Circle', Tommy Rosen sits down with Kevin to tackle the challenge of making peace with perfectionism. Kevin, a custom home builder, shares his struggles with the constant pressure to achieve perfection and how it has impacted his life and recovery journey.
Tommy and Kevin explore the roots of perfectionism, often tied to feelings of disconnection and insecurity, and discuss how this relentless pursuit can lead to stress and procrastination. They delve into the fine line between striving for excellence and losing balance, offering practical advice on how to show up fully in life without the overwhelming need to be perfect.
With humour and empathy, Tommy encourages listeners to embrace the idea of 'good enough' and focus on consistent progress rather than unattainable perfection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with perfectionism, offering valuable insights on finding peace and balance in a world that often demands more.
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