Episode 68: What's Wrong with Perfectionism?

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Why is that we're so passionate about helping you let go of perfectionism? In this episode Shannon and Janine talk about how perfectionism can get in the way of happiness--and how striving for good enough can lead to a happier existence. Discussion topics include: • Janine’s impromptu visit to Chicago to see the musical Hamilton • Our working definition of perfectionism: Spending more time on something than it deserves • The problem with the effort of it takes to go from good enough to perfect • Shannon’s perfect week as an athlete (and how it’s not something to strive for) • The problem with perfectionism: The emotions that go along with not being able to achieve what you perceive as perfection • A couple of readings from a great article called The Case for Being Good Enough (link below) • How people who tend toward perfectionism let “failures” affect their self worth • Shannon’s 15-year journey (actually longer!) away from perfectionism • How now is the perfect time for Shannon to be taking a cartooning class (along with some of the lessons about perfectionism the class is teaching her) • The evolution in just a week of Shannon’s cartoons from sketchy circles to animals • How the least perfect of Shannon's cartoon teddy bears is actually the most appealing one • How inevitable imperfections can enliven things (like cartoons and hand-lettered postcards) • Janine’s five-piece-at-a-time jigsaw-puzzle strategy Visit the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com for loads of links and photos

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