57| Finding Peace in Motherhood: Laurie White’s Tips for Managing Anxiety and Perfectionism

 In today’s episode, Laurie White, a therapist and coach, shares her personal journey of overcoming anxiety and perfectionism, challenges many moms can relate to. Laurie discusses the emotional struggles that began in her youth, from the sudden loss of her father to navigating adulthood with perfectionistic tendencies. As a mother, Laurie shares how her mindset shifted after the birth of her daughter, who was diagnosed with a rare disorder. The journey led to a pivotal moment where Laurie realized the importance of self-compassion, setting boundaries, and building skills to cope with anxiety. She also discusses the therapeutic tools that helped her, including gratitude journaling and grounding techniques, and how these practices can benefit other moms dealing with similar challenges. Laurie is passionate about supporting moms, teaching them to build self-awareness and empowering them to overcome the unrealistic expectations they often place on themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• The Journey to Self-Compassion: Laurie talks about how she learned to give herself grace, especially when it came to managing perfectionism and anxiety in her life as a therapist and a mother.
  

• Therapeutic Tools for Anxiety: Laurie shares practical tools like gratitude journaling and grounding techniques, which helped her regain balance and peace in her life.
  

• Self-Care for Moms: One of Laurie’s major takeaways is the importance of self-care, and how it’s essential for moms to put themselves first to show up as the best version of themselves for their families.
  

• Parenting Tools: Laurie encourages parents to ask open-ended questions to foster problem-solving skills in their children, moving away from the traditional “telling” and allowing kids to take part in their own learning.
  

Key Quotes:

• "We need to learn how to slow down, reflect, and respond intentionally rather than just reacting." – Laurie White

• "Perfectionism and anxiety can hold us back from being our authentic selves. We need to learn how to release them." – Laurie White

• "Self-care isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for our well-being as moms and as individuals." – Laurie White

• "It’s not about doing it all perfectly; it’s about doing it as best as you can, with love and compassion for yourself." – Laurie White

• "What we resist persists. If we stop resisting the discomfort, we can grow and make space for more peace in our lives." – Laurie White
  

Resources Mentioned:

• Lori White Coaching: Laurie’s website for coaching services focused on overcoming anxiety and perfectionism.
• Gratitude Journaling: Laurie shares how gratitude journaling transformed her mindset, and she encourages others to explore this practice. Check out Amy Grace's Motherhood Mindset Journal and Workbook
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  The Stephen Covey Time Matrix: A useful tool for prioritizing tasks and time management.
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Laurie White is a licensed therapist and certified life coach with over 20 years of experience helping high-achieving women break free from anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelm. As a mom to a daughter with special needs, Laurie brings deep compassion and real-life wisdom to her work. She empowers women to build self-trust, set healthy boundaries, and navigate life with