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In this episode of "A Self Love Story," we delve into the often misunderstood trait of perfectionism and its detrimental impact on progress. While striving for excellence is commonly seen as positive, perfectionism can lead to procrastination, inefficiency, burnout, and a lack of innovation. This episode discusses insightful strategies to overcome perfectionism, including setting realistic goals, embracing mistakes, practicing self-compassion, and focusing on the bigger picture. Tune in to learn how to shift your mindset from perfectionism to progress and discover practical tips for embracing imperfection in your daily life.Instagram: @aselflovestorypod

In this episode, let's embark on a journey through the labyrinth of fear and resistance that often accompanies the pursuit of self-development. Fear and resistance are natural responses to the unknown, but they can also be barriers that impede our growth and progress. Drawing from scientific research and personal experiences, I explore the psychology behind fear and resistance, uncovering their roots in our innate desire for safety and familiarity. I also touch on the neuroscience of personal growth, discovering how stepping outside our comfort zones can stimulate neural pathways associated with learning and adaptation.I am hopeful this episode will help equip you with practical strategies for overcoming fear and resistance, empowering you to navigate these obstacles with courage and resilience. From mindfulness and self-compassion to breaking tasks into manageable steps and seeking support from others, I offer a toolbox of techniques to help you overcome fear and take bold strides towards your goals. As you listen, you'll gain valuable insights and inspiration to confront your fears, challenge limiting beliefs, and embrace the transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. So, grab your courage by the hand, tune in, and let's navigate fear and resistance together on the path to becoming the best versions of ourselves.

TW: eating disorders/mental illness/binge eating/purging/restrictive eatingThis week's episode is open and raw about how OCD can affect how we look at food. Statistically, if you have OCD, you are more likely to suffer from an eating disorder - and vice versa. Having knowledge of this can be helpful to understand the driver behind disordered eating in order to overcome it, and make food more of an enjoyment than an obsession.You are not alone.https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/24/7 SMS: Text SHOUT to 85258Treatment and support for eating disordersMindhttps://www.mind.org.uk › eating-problems › treatment...

Lucky girl energy or lucky girl syndrome is the mindset of always expecting good things to happen to you. It is the belief that embodying this energy will only magnetise luck towards you. We'll briefly talk about the reticular formation or reticular activating system (RAS) and how lucky girl syndrome might actually just work for you.www.aselflovestory.comInstagram: @aselflovestorypod

'We are what we repeatedly do, therefore, excellence is not an act, but a habit.'- AristotleThank you so much for joining me this week! Listen to this episode if you want to use three simple words to transform the most mundane, laborious tasks into fun and enjoyable experiences. Incorporating this easy habit into your daily life allows gratitude and mindfulness to reap into our brains, which can help improve our productivity, self-esteem and happiness. Spare 10 minutes to give this week's episode a listen.aselflovestorypodlinktr.ee/Aselflovestorypodcast

I am SO excited for you guys to hear this week's episode! I had the honour, pleasure and joy of speaking to best-selling author Alexis Rune. From NHS nurse to four-time author, she talks her journey to success. She talks through the journey to become a published, successful author, including tips for anyone who is dreaming of doing the same. She has completely transformed her own life, achieving four books with more on the way, whilst working full time as a nurse. Against the odds, she has made her dreams come true - and you can do the same.Love and Fate Series by Alexis RuneGoodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com › 379505-love-and-fate

This week's episode discusses small, incremental changes to your day to day life that will help transform you into the best version of yourself. Starting each day intentionally and ready to take on the day is a game changer in personal development. And... it doesn't need to be hard! In fact, it will make your life so much easier. Hope you enjoy!instagram.com/aselflovestorypod

Resilience is hailed as one of the pillars of personal development, but what does it actually mean? Resilience is the ability to remain calm in the face of adversity, in whatever sense. This can be hard for people who are perfectionists, empaths or simply tired! Overwhelm is so common in our society and is almost normalised to be a part of the "hustle". We've all heard: "can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen" - as if staying and getting burnt is a badge of honour...All of this to say, building resilience to difficult situations is a fantastic skill we build as we grow, but it's important to recognise where these feelings come from. As an empath, someone who feels deeply, it can add that extra challenge to situations too. This week, I discuss resilience as an act of self-love and what you can do to help build it.Please rate & review!Instagram: @aselflovestorypod