The Smart Twenties Podcast

Despite it now being my day job to talk about perfectionism, it was only a few years ago that I actually realised I was a perfectionist! There are so many misconceptions around perfectionism that until my mid-twenties, I thought I wasn’t perfect enough to be a perfectionist. And because I didn’t realise I was a perfectionist, I felt like I was the only one struggling with procrastination, crippling self-doubt, overthinking and being all-or-nothing. Realising that I’m a perfectionist gave me a whole new vocabulary that has allowed me to change my life for the better - because it’s only when you realise you’re a perfectionist that you become empowered to overcome perfectionism. In this episode, I’m opening up about my journey with perfectionism and the important points along the way. I can’t remember everything but I hope that what I share in this episode helps you understand yourself a little bit more. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why I didn’t think I was a perfectionist until I was in my mid-twenties The mo