Break free of the perfectionist cycle

Name: Break free of the perfectionist cycle
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A course for high-achievers who want to unwind patterns of perfectionism

Created byAshley Carter

Last updated 9/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understand the roots of your perfectionist patterns, identifying the specific ways they once served you well but now limit your success and satisfaction
Recognize your own unique perfectionist tendencies so that you can easily spot them when they make an appearance
Practice engaging with a wide range of tools, approaches, and strategies that you can deploy in place of a perfectionist approach
Develop the language and confidence needed to communicate with others in your life about the changes you are making
Learn from other high-achieving individuals who are also committed to reducing patterns of perfectionism in their lives
Experience the relief, satisfaction, pride and authentic connection that comes from breaking free from the perfectionist cycle

Course content

4 sections • 15 lectures • 3h 18m total length

Welcome and course introduction10:11

Understanding the perfectionist cycle22:25
In this video, we introduce the perfectionist cycle common among high-achievers.
Uncovering our Underlying Beliefs23:24
In this video, we do a deep dive on the three underlying beliefs that fuel the perfectionist cycle.
Discerning our unique perfectionist identity24:02
In this video, we identify some of the underpinnings of our unique perfectionist patterns.
Identifying our perfectionist rules17:28
In this video, we identify some of the rules we have developed for ourselves that fuel our perfectionism.

Building a more resilient cycle21:11
In this video, we discuss in detail what it looks like to build a more resilient cycle in place of our perfectionist cycle.
Reframing our expectations20:44
In this video, we discuss how we can start to make the selective investments (the "good enough" investments) that are at the heart of the more resilient cycle we're developing.
Intervening with new behaviors19:58
In this video, we discuss how we can intervene with new behaviors as a way to jumpstart ourselves out of the perfectionist cycle and into a more resilient pattern.
Embracing the reality of who we are19:45
In this video, we discuss the power of embracing the reality of who we are.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for joining the growing number of high-achievers committed to breaking free of the perfectionist cycle. If you want to deeply understand the roots of your perfectionism, feel supported in taking steps to unwind some of those perfectionist patterns, all while maintaining excellence in your work and experiencing greater satisfaction, then this course is for you.

Description

Stuck in an exhausting pattern of perfectionism? We're here to help you experience the relief, satisfaction and freedom that comes with breaking free from the perfectionist cycle.

As is the case for so many high-achievers, you likely know there was a time your perfectionist approach served you well – helping you succeed in ways that mattered to you. But like so many of us, you may be realizing that these same perfectionist patterns are now preventing you from leading the life you imagined for yourself – limiting your professional success and personal satisfaction.

The good news is that you CAN break free from this cycle. And we can help you so that you don’t have to do it alone. When you join this course, you’ll make meaningful progress in understanding your own perfectionist patterns, feel supported in your efforts to try different approaches, and experience the next-level success and satisfaction that comes with breaking free from the perfectionist cycle.

We've helped high-achievers hailing from top universities, leading tech companies, management consulting firms, and a range of other high-pressure environments. By engaging with our research-backed approach, you can experience the lasting results so many others have experienced.

Through this course, you'll have access to 8 training sessions, best consumed on a weekly basis to support lasting change. You'll be equipped with suggested strategies to try in between sessions, weekly prompts to support deeper reflection if desired, and a range of research-backed practices to integrate into daily life. As our gift to you, we've included 3 special mini-lectures and supplementary materials for those interested in even deeper learning on this topic.

With practice and commitment, it IS possible to break free of the perfectionist cycle that so many high achievers fall into over time, and we are here to support you on that journey!

Who this course is for:

High-achievers who feel stuck in an exhausting pattern of perfectionism
Professionals who want to experience improved performance, increased satisfaction, and greater sustainability in their jobs
Individuals who are making a transition to managerial or leadership roles and need the skills required to more effectively inspire, delegate, and achieve results
Successful professionals with a reputation for being reliable and conscientious but who are, underneath the surface, overwhelmed, overworked or verging on burnout
Parents who feel stuck in exhausting cycle of trying to raise their children in the "perfect" way they had imagined
Students or young adults who feel trapped by the weight of the impossible expectations of others
Individuals who are working to develop more positive, trusting, and authentic relationships in their personal and professional lives
Anyone who knows there was a time their perfectionist approach served them well but that it is now preventing them from leading the full, joyful, connected life they deeply desire

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Course content

Welcome and course introduction1 lecture • 10min