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In this episode I’m sharing a detailed behind the scenes look over a $250k launch, because this is such a great example of the advanced work that you can do on releasing your perfectionism handbrake. This will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and demonstrate the next-level mindset work perfectionists need to do once you’re showing up and putting yourself out there.
Tune in to listen to ‘real-time’ updates that I recorded as we prepared for this launch and through the launch period. I talk through the launch plan and strategy, advanced Power Planning, advanced troubleshooting and more!
What you will hear in this episode is an example of what we’re going to be doing in the PGSD Advanced Coaching Group. In PGSD Advanced, you're going to be working closely with me and a group of other like-minded perfectionist entrepreneurs to get out of your own way in a whole new way. I'm so excited because I haven't actually taught what I do behind the scenes for my mindset work before. I've been demonstrating it through podcast episodes like this launch debrief episode that so many people love, but I haven't actually had a way for you to do that work with me.
We have already done early enrollment for the PGSD Advanced Coaching Group and spots have started filling, but we will announce the official enrollment dates soon. If you are ready for the advanced work, then stay tuned to the podcast. You’ll get all the details so you can decide whether or not it’s for you.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode462.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
What our goal was for the PGSD launch and how I decided what our launch strategy would be
What I’m doing differently compared with our last launches
What my self-coaching looks like during launch week
The mindset shifts that kept me committed to my goal
The statistics we were tracking and why
What our final numbers were (sign ups, revenue, podcast ep downloads etc)
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recent travel experience I had (spoiler alert: my worst flight experience ever), because it’s a good example of how to approach your plans in business and life. You’ll hear me cover how to take care of yourself so you can be resilient in the face of challenges, how to ask for and receive support, and ultimately how to get to where you want to go.
You have the power to create your own experience and your story about that experience, in a way that empowers you to achieve your goals. Listen in to learn how you can do that.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode461.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
How to approach things that don’t go to plan in an empowered way
Why taking care of yourself helps you be more resilient
How to use self-coaching to overcome challenges and fears
The value of asking for the support you need as you take action
Why you have the power to transform your experiences (and an example of how to do it)
How to own your experiences and learn from them
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Rachel, all about using Power Planning to get into creative flow.
Rachel is an artist that enjoys capturing people and characters in her illustrations and loves to share her creative journey with others. She joined PGSD because she had spent years dreaming of pursuing art full time but was too afraid to put her work in front of potential customers and start selling.
With the help of PGSD and Power Planning, Rachel finally opened her online art store and made her first sales – all while working fewer hours than she had before. I’m excited for you to hear how Rachel used Power Planning to grow her business and become the artist she wanted to be (without feeling stressed).
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode460.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:How to never feel pressured or stressed when Power Planning
Rachel’s honest experience when she first started Power Planning
The practical things that Rachel does with her Power Planning to keep it flexible
What Rachel does when she feels inspired to create during her clean rest
How to stop resenting the time your full-time job is taking from your business
How to accurately estimate how long a creative task will take you
When Rachel checks in on her calendar and why it’s never stressful if she’s behind
Featured In The Episode:
Rachel’s instagram account: instagram.com/showherwork
Rachel’s website: showherwork.com
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Episode 342: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Two of my clients inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) have given me permission to share this coaching call excerpt with you. In this call we are talking about emotional capacity and how to expand your emotional capacity so that you can do the things you need to do to build your business. If you resist and avoid doing things that are uncomfortable, this is for you.
When it comes to taking action we perfectionists get really frustrated when we have all of the knowledge but we aren’t able to do the things we need to do. Why aren’t we able to follow through? Because there is a difference between your knowledge and what you’re physically capable of doing (e.g. typing words on a computer) and your ability to experience the uncomfortable emotions that are required to get shit done.
Inside PGSD we support you fully with getting out of your own way and this call is a great example of some of the mindset and emotional work required to become someone who is taking consistent action towards their business goals without burning out.
If you find this episode helpful I want to invite you inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. We have just opened enrollment at the time of this episode being released and I will be teaching a live bonus workshop to those inside PGSD called Your First Power Hour to help you start Power Planning. It’s happening this Sunday 21 April at 7pm New York Time. To find out more about the program and sign up visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode459.
Featured In The Episode:
How to deal with overwhelm about the amount of work you have to do
Allowing and generating feelings so getting out of your own way feels safe
How to untangle your worthiness from your capability
Increasing your mental and emotional capacity to execute your plans
Featured In The Episode:
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done are now open:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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This episode was a long-time in the making. In 2019 I released an episode just after I’d officially gone full-time in my business sharing all of the nitty gritty details - the ups and downs, courage and self-sabotage, successes and setbacks. I’m sharing it again on the podcast, 5 years after it was initially released, in case you’re in the thick of this journey and you’re looking for something inspiring (and practical) to help you keep going.
When my goal was going full-time in my business, I was constantly searching for resources and advice to help me figure out how to transition from full-time work to full-time entrepreneurship. I didn’t have the confidence to take a blind leap of faith so I scoured the internet for wisdom on how to navigate it all. And to be honest, what I found was a little lacking! So I hope that by sharing the details of my experience I’m able to help you figure out when to take your own leap and how to do it.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode457.
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Episode 1: My Story (So Far!)
Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started
Episode 16: What To Expect When You Start A Creative Project
Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine
Episode 33: How To Balance Your Side Hustle With Your Full-Time Job
Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job
Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset
Episode 78: Why It Will Never Get Better Than This
Episode 107: What To Do When Your Loved Ones Don’t Believe In You
Episode 112: 5 Decisions That Changed Me + My Business Forever
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why I started my blog even though I didn’t feel confident
How I balanced full-time accounting and growing my blog
The investments that changed the trajectory of my business and career
How I knew the time was right to leave my full-time job and then my part-time job
Why resenting your day job will slow your entrepreneurial journey down
What my finances have looked like throughout this process
Why I was scared to go full-time in my business and how I overcame that fear
My next steps now that I’m full-time in my business
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Do you trust yourself with your business or are you constantly policing yourself so you get it right? Tune in to learn how to identify whether you’re in self-trust mode and the practical things you can do to get into self-trust and move yourself forward.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode457.
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Free Training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist With Power Planning
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way. Go to samlaurabrown.com/plan to watch the training today.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Today’s episode is for you if you get overwhelmed by how many ideas you have for making your life and your business better.
I’m sharing 3 practical things you can do (beyond Power Planning) that will help you create positive constraints around your ideas so your brain doesn’t hold back your best ideas for fear of overwhelm.Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode456.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why you’ll be more productive when you have positive time constraints
What to do with decisions and ideas that don’t need to be taken care of right now
How to pick a ‘theme’ for each quarter
Why you need a not-to-do list is and how to create one
Examples of all of the above from my life and my client’s lives too
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Episode 228: 5 Reasons You Need A Not-To-Do List + How To Create One
Learn Power Planning Today
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way. Go to samlaurabrown.com/plan to watch the training today.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz. It takes less than 3 minutes to get your personalised perfectionism score and to be one step closer to releasing your perfectionism handbrake. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
Sign Up For My Program
My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get shit done without burning out. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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You have probably heard business advice around just doing the things you know you need to do, including putting yourself out there and telling people about your business (e.g. social media, another visible channel). And if you’re a perfectionist, it’s likely that you haven’t been able to do it.
This is something I’ve helped perfectionist entrepreneurs with, and I’ve also had to work on it a lot for myself when starting my business. In fact, I was so scared of putting myself out there that it took three years for me to make my first dollar in my business and six years to get to six figures!
If this struggle is something you can relate to, this episode is going to be a relief. Because I want you to know that there isn’t anything wrong with you - it’s just one of the ways perfectionism can stop your business from growing.
I share more about why that is + the three practical steps that you can follow to create safe visibility for yourself in your business. You can use those steps today to be able to show up and start putting yourself out there without freaking your brain out, or burning yourself out either.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode455.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
What safe visibility is and how it will help you put yourself out there
The 3 steps to creating safe visibility
The specific challenges that perfectionist entrepreneurs have with social media
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Free Training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist With Power Planning
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way.
Watch the Power Planning training here: samlaurabrown.com/plan
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz. It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, take the quiz today.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz today: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Coaching is so valuable for perfectionists because we often don’t see the perfectionist thinking that makes us give up right when we’re about to see results. When we think we’re not doing good enough or we’re tempted to quit, coaching helps you identify what’s going on so you can get out of your own way.
To see how powerful coaching can be for perfectionists, I’m sharing a snippet of a PGSD coaching call where I coached PGSDer Arielle on how to use Power Planning as a tool to support yourself to get things done (regardless of what comes up during the week).
I wanted to share this with you, because it might be the case that you hear about Power Planning and feel pressure to do it perfectly. You might be thinking ”I want to try Power Planning, but I don’t know if I’m going to be able to do it right.” And that leads to feeling like Power Planning will be hard to do and using it against yourself.
That struggle is exactly what I coach Arielle on. On this call, coaching helps her drop the mental drama and exhaustion around planning perfectly and use Power Planning to intentionally plan in a way that works best for her.
Every week inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done there is a group coaching call where you can watch other PGSDers get in-depth coaching on the same planning, productivity and persistence problems that have been making you get in your own way in your business. And you’ll have the opportunity to get coached too!
The weekly group coaching calls give you the opportunity to get the support you need to get out of your own way so you don’t stay stuck or fall off the wagon.
Thank you Arielle for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode454.
Featured In The Episode:
Arielle’s Instagram account - instagram.com/the.carryon.coach
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
PGSD is open! From 14 March to 21 March 2024.
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business.
The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 14 March and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024. To find out more about the program click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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In this episode, I’m interviewing PGSDer Olivia Fox. Olivia walks us through the practical ways that she’s used the tools inside PGSD to help her increase her business revenue while having a better work-life balance at the same time.
Olivia experienced an impressive 181% increase in revenue from the previous year, all while enjoying a better work-life balance and a healthier relationship with herself.
This episode gives you an idea of what’s possible when you stop using advice that doesn't work for your perfectionist brain. You may not realise it, but traditional productivity methods like to-do lists and time blocking make you procrastinate, overthink, hold yourself back, and make it harder to move past the fear of judgment.
There are so many subtle ways we can procrastinate. Olivia shares what she does in her power planning each day to stop procrastinating, complete the courageous tasks and finish work at the time she said she would.
If you have courageous tasks you know you need to do right now and you're just not doing them, then this episode is for you. Olivia and I talk about how she gets herself to do those courageous tasks. We discuss how you actually go from being someone who intellectually understands what is required to build a business, to being that person who feels safe enough emotionally to build your business the way you want to.
I'm so passionate about giving perfectionist entrepreneurs the tools that help them create a healthy work-life balance, feel safe to show up, be seen and trust themselves throughout their journey, even when things don’t go perfectly.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode453.
Thank you Olivia for joining me on the podcast.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
How procrastination and burnout showed up for Olivia Fox
Olivia’s practical experience of using the tools inside of PGSD to create better work-life balance
How power planning helps you identify tasks that are going to grow the business and drive revenue
How to actually get yourself to do your courageous tasks
The difference between your specific skill set and the skillset to build a successful business
How Olivia went from feeling uncomfortable to talk about money to having an 181% increase in revenue from the previous year
How to prioritise your health and well-being while you work towards your goals
Featured In The Episode:
Olivia’s Instagram account: instagram.com/theresumefox
Olivia’s website: theresumefox.com
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
PGSD is open! From 14 March to 21 March 2024.
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business.
The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 14 March and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024. To find out more about the program click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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In this episode I’m answering your questions and discussing misconceptions about my group program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Since the doors to PGSD are closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024, I want to make sure you have everything you need to decide whether PGSD is a good fit for you.
PGSD is my group coaching program for perfectionists who are building businesses. It will have you planning properly and getting out of your own way. If you’re someone who has been doing a lot of procrasti-learning and you know a lot about what you need to do to build your business but you’re just not able to get yourself to do it - that is where PGSD comes in.
Tune in to learn more about PGSD, how it will help you get out of your own way and whether it’s a good fit for you.
The doors to PGSD close soon. You can sign up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Questions Answered:
I’m not sure if I’m a perfectionist but I can relate to what you talk about on the podcast.
Does PGSD help me get clear about exactly what I want to do? I’m unsure about the direction I want to take and how to make it come together.
Is PGSD a good fit for me if I’m not sure about my niche yet?
Is PGSD just for coaches/other kinds of entrepreneurs or do you have members who are creatives/artists making money from their art?
Is PGSD a good fit for me if the tasks that trip me up in my business are different from the examples you share on the podcast?
How do I know PGSD won’t just be more procrasti-learning?
I have ideas to start a business, but haven’t started yet. Will PGSD be a good fit for me?
Can I pay for PGSD in another currency?
How much time would you recommend dedicating to PGSD per week, if I was going to join this program?
Does PGSD help you stay accountable?
When teaching Power Planning, do you go over a framework that can be followed? Do you provide ones for us to ‘try on’ until we find what works best for us?
What platform is the course hosted on?
Do we have time to get to know you directly and/or others on the programme or is it mostly self study?
Is this a program to help someone who is already a coach stop procrastinating or is this for someone who isn’t a coach learn how to be a coach as well? Is this the right program to take if I want to be a coach?
I am interested in PGSD and power planning, but I don’t run my own business or plan to work on starting one. What would you recommend?
Do you have a short version or intensive version of PGSD? I’m not sure lifetime access is the right fit for me.
I’m specifically interested in learning more about power planning and getting assistance/ more insight into it from a shorter course.
Can you please share more information about the coaching process/experience? And the sorts of things people get coached on - is it specific to their business or moreso to their behaviors and habits?
What does lifetime access actually mean?
Do we have access to one on one Q&A for help if needed beyond the group?
I’m in another program - should I wait until it’s over before I join PGSD?
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode452.
Featured In The Episode:
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
PGSD is open! From 14 March to 21 March 2024.
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business.
The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 14 March and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024. To find out more about the program click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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This is part 5 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. During this 5-part procrastination series, you’ve learned the hidden reasons why you procrastinate, the 5 step process for making decisions that don’t freak your perfectionist brain out, how power planning helps you feel safe showing up consistently and how to create ‘positive time pressure’ so you can get your best work done without burning out.
Now in this episode (part 5) you’ll hear me explain the 3 steps that make stopping procrastination simple…
Make decisions like a real business owner
Plan your week properly as a perfectionist
Confidently and consistently put yourself out there
It’s easy to finally stop procrastinating when you’ve got the tools and support that guide you through every step and help you solve all of the obstacles you’ll face before you even face them.
Today’s episode covers how my program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD), will make stopping procrastination a reality for you.
Stopping procrastination is simple & easy with PGSD. Even if you've been getting in your own way with building your business for YEARS (like I did).
By the end of the episode you’ll be able to make a confident decision about whether or not my program is for you. And if it is for you, you’ll be ready to sign up and get started (the doors have just opened!).
Listen to this episode now.
This 5-part series is for perfectionists who:
Get stuck in research mode when it comes to your niche, messaging and branding
Buy cameras, domains and planners to try to motivate themselves to show up
Push important tasks off until the last minute because you need the pressure
Everything you've learned about how to stop procrastinating doesn't apply to perfectionists!
During this 5-part procrastination series I'll be teaching you the surprising truth about procrastination, the hidden reasons you haven't been able to stop and the simple process you can immediately start following to actually stop procrastinating.
I won't be telling you to delete social media apps or write a reminder on a post-it note to remind you 'done is better than perfect'.
This series is going to help you create emotional safety and feelings that are going to allow you to actually have the confidence to stop procrastinating and put yourself out there.
Tune into this series to learn how to stop procrastinating so your business can finally get off the ground.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode451.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
The 3 steps that make stopping procrastination simple
How I can support you further
How the PGSD Process helps you get out of your own way
Why stopping procrastination is simple & easy with PGSD
What to expect once you’re in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD)
Featured In The Episode:
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
PGSD is open! From 14 March to 21 March 2024.
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business.
The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 14 March and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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This is part 4 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. In this episode you’ll learn how to create ‘positive time pressure’ so you can get your best work done without burning out. If you’re anything like the perfectionist entrepreneurs I work with, you work well under pressure.
But there are 3 big problems with this:
You’re constantly exhausted or burned out
You push off the most important things because there’s no pressure to get them done
You have to create a business that feels like a job in order to be productive
Let me teach you how to create ‘positive time pressure’ so that you can become a true high performer. That means being able to work well under pressure AND being able to work well without it.
In this episode (part 4) you’ll learn how to develop the skill of saying you’ll do something and then actually doing it - even when it’s not urgent and no one else knows about it. This is what all successful entrepreneurs have in common. To perform at your best as an entrepreneur, you need to be able to perform even when there’s no pressure.
Anyone can develop this skill. Me and my clients do it by using our Power Planning to create what I call ‘positive time pressure’.
The beautiful thing is you don’t even need to be thinking about ‘positive time pressure’ when you’re Power Planning. Power Planning creates ‘positive time pressure’ without you needing to think about it so you can become a true high performer and get shit done without the stress, pressure and burnout.
The biggest needle movers for your business, like starting a podcast or posting consistently on social media, are never going to *actually* be urgent. Listen to this episode now so you can learn how to create positive time pressure and you can turn your talents on when you want, not just when the circumstances force you.
All you need to do is hit play…
This 5-part series is for perfectionists who:
Get stuck in research mode when it comes to your niche, messaging and branding
Buy cameras, domains and planners to try to motivate themselves to show up
Push important tasks off until the last minute because you need the pressure
Everything you've learned about how to stop procrastinating doesn't apply to perfectionists!
During this 5-part procrastination series I'll be teaching you the surprising truth about procrastination, the hidden reasons you haven't been able to stop and the simple process you can immediately start following to actually stop procrastinating.
I won't be telling you to delete social media apps or write a reminder on a post-it note to remind you 'done is better than perfect'.
This series is going to help you create emotional safety and feelings that are going to allow you to actually have the confidence to stop procrastinating and put yourself out there.
Tune into this series to learn how to stop procrastinating so your business can finally get off the ground.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode450.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
How to create ‘positive time pressure’ so you can get your best work done without burning out
Exactly how to use pressure for good (even when there’s no one to hold you accountable to getting it done)
How Power Planning automatically creates ‘positive time pressure’ for you
How to turn your talents on when you want, NOT just when the circumstances force you
Featured In The Episode:
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
PGSD is opening to new students on 14 March 2024:
The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 14 March and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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This is part 3 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. You don’t need more motivation or discipline in order to stop procrastinating. To be able to implement the decisions you make effectively, you need productivity tools that work for your perfectionist brain.
80% of your procrastination will vanish when you get the right productivity tools that calm your perfectionist brain down so you can consistently show up. Power Planning is the secret to taking consistent action without burning out or freaking your perfectionist brain out.
If you’re a perfectionist entrepreneur and you want to show up consistently and confidently put yourself out there, Power Planning is the answer.
It’s a simple 3 step process that anyone can learn. And I walk you through it in this episode (which is part 3 of the 5-part stop procrastination series).
Here’s a brief overview of how Power Planning works but be sure to tune into this episode to get all the details!
Step 1. Power Hour - in your weekly Power Hour you’ll put your needle moving tasks in your digital calendar and create simple contingency plans that make it easy to get everything done without feeling overwhelmed.
Step 2. Little Tweaks - every day you’ll spend a little bit of time tweaking your calendar so you can get everything done without ever feeling behind or burning out, even if something unexpected comes up.
Step 3. Weekly Review - at the end of the week you’ll do a brief weekly review to discover what worked, what didn’t work and what to do differently so next week’s plans are even easier to follow through on.
After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to make the kind of plans that get you out of your own way – even when you’re scared to show up.
Listen to this episode now!
This 5-part series is for perfectionists who:
Get stuck in research mode when it comes to your niche, messaging and branding
Buy cameras, domains and planners to try to motivate themselves to show up
Push important tasks off until the last minute because you need the pressure
Everything you've learned about how to stop procrastinating doesn't apply to perfectionists!
During this 5-part procrastination series I'll be teaching you the surprising truth about procrastination, the hidden reasons you haven't been able to stop and the simple process you can immediately start following to actually stop procrastinating.
I won't be telling you to delete social media apps or write a reminder on a post-it note to remind you 'done is better than perfect'.
This series is going to help you create emotional safety and feelings that are going to allow you to actually have the confidence to stop procrastinating and put yourself out there.
Tune into this series to learn how to stop procrastinating so your business can finally get off the ground.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode449.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
The productivity tool that calms your perfectionist brain down so you can show up consistently and put yourself out there
Why you procrastinate on specific tasks and how to use power planning to help you move forward
Goal setting for perfectionsts
What it looks like when perfectionists follow the same planning advice as everyone else
What needs to happen during your weekly Power Hour
How to update your calendar so your plans stay workable
How to do your weekly review
How Power Planning has you doing more in less time without burning out
Featured In The Episode:
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
PGSD is opening to new students on 14 March 2024:
The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 14 March and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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This is part 2 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. If you’re struggling to move forward with your business because there’s a big decision you need to make first then you need to listen to this episode (part 2)...
Maybe you need to figure out the perfect niche, your messaging, your branding or you’re still deciding which social media platforms you should be on.
You’ve probably been signing up for webinars, listening to podcasts and buying programs to help you BUT rather than feeling clearer, you feel more confused than ever and more pressure to get it just right…
You don’t want to make the wrong decision, you want to get it right from the beginning so you have the best chance of succeeding.
If you’re like the perfectionist entrepreneurs I work with, there are a few big decisions that have been keeping you stuck. It’s counterintuitive but your human brain feels discomfort when making a decision that involves you changing your circumstances - even if that’s a positive change. Your human brain doesn’t want you to make more money and it doesn’t want you to put yourself out there. It wants you to stay safe and that means staying in familiarity, even if you hate having to work for someone else and not being able to rely on your business financially.
By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to use my simple 5 step process for making decisions and use it to make a decision that feels good for you, in a timeframe that doesn’t freak your perfectionist brain out.
You can use this today to get yourself unstuck.
Listen to this episode now!
This 5-part series is for perfectionists who:
Get stuck in research mode when it comes to your niche, messaging and branding
Buy cameras, domains and planners to try to motivate themselves to show up
Push important tasks off until the last minute because you need the pressure
Everything you've learned about how to stop procrastinating doesn't apply to perfectionists!
During this 5-part procrastination series I'll be teaching you the surprising truth about procrastination, the hidden reasons you haven't been able to stop and the simple process you can immediately start following to actually stop procrastinating.
I won't be telling you to delete social media apps or write a reminder on a post-it note to remind you 'done is better than perfect'.
This series is going to help you create emotional safety and feelings that are going to allow you to actually have the confidence to stop procrastinating and put yourself out there.
Tune into this series to learn how to stop procrastinating so your business can finally get off the ground.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode448.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why you don’t feel 100% clear and confident to make a decision
How to stop procrastinating on big decisions
What happens when we procrastinate on making the “right decisions”
How to feel confident enough to move onto the next steps
How you can make decisions scared
My simple 5 step process for making decisions
How to make a decision that feels good for you, in a timeframe that doesn’t freak your perfectionist brain out
Featured In The Episode:
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
PGSD is opening to new students on 14 March 2024:
The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 14 March and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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This is part 1 of my 5-part series on how to *actually* stop procrastinating. In this episode (part 1) you’ll understand the 3 hidden reasons why you haven't been able to stop procrastinating…
You’re not lazy, unmotivated or incapable of building a successful business. There are three hidden reasons you procrastinate. And none of them having anything to do with whether or not you’re cut out for entrepreneurship.
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why it’s not your fault that you procrastinate on putting yourself out there, why your attempts to stop procrastinating haven’t worked and the simple things you need to do to create the confidence you need to put yourself out there.
Listen to this episode now!
This 5-part series is for perfectionists who:
Get stuck in research mode when it comes to your niche, messaging and branding
Buy cameras, domains and planners to try to motivate themselves to show up
Push important tasks off until the last minute because you need the pressure
Everything you've learned about how to stop procrastinating doesn't apply to perfectionists!
During this 5-part procrastination series I'll be teaching you the surprising truth about procrastination, the hidden reasons you haven't been able to stop and the simple process you can immediately start following to actually stop procrastinating.
I won't be telling you to delete social media apps or write a reminder on a post-it note to remind you 'done is better than perfect'.
This series is going to help you create emotional safety and feelings that are going to allow you to actually have the confidence to stop procrastinating and put yourself out there.
Tune into this series to learn how to stop procrastinating so your business can finally get off the ground.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode447.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
The surprising truth about procrastination
How procrastination & perfectionism made me get in my own way when I started my business
The 3 hidden reasons why you procrastinate
Why it’s not your fault that you procrastinate
Why your attempts to stop procrastinating haven’t worked
Simple things you need to do to create the confidence you need to put yourself out there
Featured In The Episode:
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
PGSD is opening to new students on 14 March 2024:
The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 14 March and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 21 March 2024. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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This episode is one of the most popular episodes on this podcast! Revenge bedtime procrastination is something most perfectionists struggle to stop.
When you’re not planning properly as a perfectionist, you put more business tasks on your to-do list than you have time to complete. Because you want to be productive, you put pressure on yourself to get everything done. But then you don’t know what to do first…
You end up working on a random business task until it’s 80% done (and then get distracted by something else) or you do nothing at all. All the while, you’re feeling guilty that you’re so far behind. You’re thinking about all of the things you should be doing that aren’t getting done (like posting consistently on social media). And you’re trying to catch up on all of the life admin your past self has delegated to you.
Every day has an undercurrent of overwhelm, panic and stress. And with every unproductive day that passes, it only gets harder to trust you’ll get everything done. You’re burned out from all the stopping and starting. And you’re beginning to wonder if you’ll ever change.
But then comes bedtime. You promised yourself you’d get to bed on time but you knew you wouldn’t. But why would you? The hours past bedtime are the only guilt-free time you get to yourself. In the still of the night, you can relax and unwind. Nothing is expected of you. The pressure is off. And you have the promise of a more productive tomorrow.
Here’s the thing – a bedtime alarm or better nighttime routine won’t stop revenge bedtime procrastination. Revenge bedtime procrastination is a symptom of a bigger problem.
Because you haven’t been planning properly…
You’re putting too much on your to-do list
You don’t know what’s important and what isn’t
You can’t trust yourself to follow through on your plans
You’re trying to catch up on everything your past self put off
You’re not getting clean rest during the day
When you start planning properly, revenge bedtime procrastination will stop. You’ll be able to wake up at the time you want, without snoozing your alarm. Instead of watching Instagram stories, you’ll do the things you truly want to with your time – turn a corner of your home into the most inspiring workspace for your business. And you’ll finally read all of those books on your bedside table.
Starting on the 6 March 2024 I’m releasing a 5-Part Podcast Series on How To Stop Procrastinating. An episode will be released every other day so make sure you’re subscribed to this podcast.
P.S. You’ll be able to sign up for PGSD when the doors open on 14-21 March 2024.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode446.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why perfectionists struggle with revenge bedtime procrastination
The real reason you can’t get to bed on time
Why setting a bedtime alarm or a better nighttime routine won’t help
How to stop revenge bedtime procrastination for good
What will change when you’re planning properly as a perfectionist
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Free Training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist With Power Planning
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way. Go to samlaurabrown.com/plan to watch the training today.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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In this episode we are going to be talking about your perfectionism handbrake – what it is, how to release it and feel safe doing so. This is going to be what helps you to get out of your own way in your business so you’re showing up fully, serving your customers and clients, making more money and enjoying the day to day of being in business.
This is one of the best episodes of the podcast. The first clip you’ll hear is from an episode recorded in March 2022 and the second clip was recorded in May 2021.
I’ll tell you the three reasons why I call it your perfectionism handbrake. This emerged as a response to the mentality that society has around perfectionism – that it’s a personality flaw or that it’s because we don’t intellectually understand that done is better than perfect.
When your perfectionist mindset is working against you, building your business is like driving a car with a handbrake on. In today’s episode I also tell you the 10 subtle signs that your perfectionism handbrake is on.
And the ONLY reason that you’re not getting shit done in your business is because no one has ever taught you how to release your perfectionism handbrake quickly and easily.
So much of the work that I do with perfectionists is to help you understand what it is so that you’re able to get your perfectionist mindset on your side and get yourself in a growth mindset.
That’s why this episode is all about your perfectionism handbrake, the 10 not-so-obvious signs your perfectionism handbrake is on and how to release it. Once you learn how to release your perfectionism handbrake, you’ll be able to build your business at full speed without burning out.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode445.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
How to tell whether your perfectionism handbrake on
Why everyone has a perfectionism handbrake
Where your perfectionism has ‘come from’
Why having language around your perfectionism will help you find solutions
The 10 not-so-obvious signs your perfectionism handbrake is on
Why you can’t stick to your plans for more than a few weeks
The truth about why you aren’t succeeding as quickly as others
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Free Training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist With Power Planning
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way. Go to samlaurabrown.com/plan to watch the training today.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Most perfectionists find it challenging to plan out their week when they don’t know what will come up or how much energy they’ll have. Whether you’re working an exhausting day job, doing shift work or raising young children alongside building your business – there are certain things that can feel hard to plan around. Especially when no one has taught you how to plan properly…
Some perfectionists plan their week as if everything will go smoothly, hoping for the best and then abandoning their plans when the inevitable happens. Others feel like they can’t make plans at all and wing it day-by-day, praying they’ll be able to find the motivation to do what matters most. But neither of these approaches work.
That’s why I interviewed Michelle Weeks on how to plan properly amidst uncertainty. Michelle is a PGSD Coach as well as being a life coach who helps mums resiliently and joyfully navigate the ups and downs of motherhood.
This is one of the best episodes of the podcast. This episode was originally published in January 2022 and was very popular so I wanted to share it with you again.
At the time of this recording Michelle and I were mothers of 6 month old babies (Freddie and Lydia). And we’re both using Power Planning to get out of our own way and shit done in our businesses.
(Note: Since this recording, Sam gave birth to twin boys in 2023 (Jack and James) and Michelle gave birth to a baby girl in 2023 (Ella). So as you’re listening to this episode please know that Power Planning is most certainly still helping Sam and Michelle plan properly amidst uncertainty).
Tune into this episode to discover all of the practical things we do to make Power Planning work for us when life is throwing constant curveballs.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode444.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Power Planning versus to-do lists
The importance of ‘buffer time’ and where to add it in your calendar
Why Michelle has been committed to Power Planning for more than 2 years
How Power Planning stops you from feeling bad about changing your plans mid-week
When it makes sense to only Power Plan a couple of days at a time
What Power Planning actually looks like in practice (it’s not perfect)
Featured In The Episode:
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Michelle’s Instagram: @michelle.c.weeks
Michelle’s Website: michelleweeks.com.au
Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Free Training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist With Power Planning
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way. Go to samlaurabrown.com/plan to watch the training today.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.
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In today’s episode I’m going to be sharing 4 practical steps that’ll help you overcome the fear of disappointment.
This is one of the best episodes of the podcast. This episode was originally published in 2021 and was very popular so I wanted to share it with you again.
The fear of disappointment is something that most perfectionists are very familiar with. When your perfectionism handbrake has been on for a long time – you’ve disappointed yourself, you’ve let yourself down, you’ve given up on goals and you’ve not followed through on plans.
It can come to be that you develop the fear of disappointing yourself again in the future. And then you start to do all sorts of weird and wonderful things to try to avoid disappointing yourself again. But this plan doesn’t work out because what you end up doing is creating more disappointment and you still aren’t reaching your goals.
Tune into today’s episode to learn 4 practical steps to overcome the fear of disappointment.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode443.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
The real reason you feel disappointed when you don’t achieve your goals
Whether it’s worth trying to avoid feeling disappointed
Why setting realistic goals won’t help you to avoid disappointment
My 4 step process for overcoming the fear of disappointment
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