157 - Overcoming Perfectionism & Procrastination as a Creative Entrepreneur
If you’re always putting off your most important tasks, obsessing over perfection, and holding back from fully putting yourself out there as an artist/ creative/ entrepreneur, this training is made for you. I’ll explore the deeper reasons behind these habits, uncovering the fears and wounds that might be driving them, and share practical strategies to help you break free from these patterns. If you've been a fan of this episode, I'd APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH if you can help leave me a ️️️️️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5-star rating and review. This will really help more people discover the podcast and get these topics in the hands of those who need them. Thank you so much in advance!!! -- TIMESTAMPS -- 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Signs of perfectionism and procrastination in creative entrepreneurs 10:30 The root causes of perfectionism and procrastination 16:07 Four common fears holding creatives back 24:01 The toxic cycle of burnout, inaction, and forced productivity 26:31 Practice 1: Healing your inner child 30:20 Practice 2: Aiming for B+ work on purpose 35:13 Practice 3: Removing layers of inauthenticity 37:34 Practice 4: Building self-belief and confidence 41:19 Importance of continuous motion and embracing imperfection DIVE DEEPER: Work with Shirley Book Discovery Session FREE Masterclass: How to Plan & Navigate Through Life's Uncertainty FOLLOW: IG Substack Youtube