In this episode, Danielle Damrell and Sherita Harkness help listeners understand the root causes of procrastination and perfectionism, provide practical strategies for overcoming them, and introduce creative processing as a tool to break the cycle.
YOU are Created Worthy.
The Episode Rundown:
✨ Why Do We Struggle with Procrastination & Perfectionism?
✨ The Hidden Cost of Both
✨ Processing Procrastination & Perfectionism
✨ A Guided Reframing Exercise
✨ Actionable Challenge for Listeners
+ SO MUCH MORE!
Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.
CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: PROCRASTINATION & PERFECTIONISM
Step 1: Before engaging in the exercises, set this intention:
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The purpose of [WRITING/CREATING] is to process [PROCRASTINATION & PERFECTIONISM] and reframe [MY PERSPECTIVE TO TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION].
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When we approach creative processing with intention, we open ourselves up to real transformation.
Step 2: Where are you waiting?
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Identify areas in your life where you’re waiting for the “perfect” moment to take action (career, health, relationships, creativity, etc.).
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Ask yourself: What small step can I take today?
Step 3: List Small Steps Forward
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Take one of those areas and break it down into the smallest possible action steps to move forward.
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Remember: Done beats perfect.
Step 4: Reflect
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How can YOU embrace imperfection and focus on progress rather than perfection?
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Write about a time when imperfection led to something unexpectedly great.
CONNECT WITH SHERITA HARKNESS:
LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/ ⬅️ Listen to her mini-episodes!
WEBSITE - https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
Groove Referral Link - https://8hk95.app.link/1e5l5j6snMb?_p=c21029c399007af2e21a90ffeabc
MiGoals Planner - https://migoals.com/
Asana- https://www.asana.com
Notion - https://www.notion.com/
How to Overcome Perfectionism - https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/perfectionism-might-be-hurting-you-heres-how-t
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