In this episode of the Full Frontal Living Podcast, we revisit Episode 42 where Lisa dives deep into the struggles many high-achieving women face when it comes to balancing their personal lives, business, and well-being. She shares insights on how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overworking are often the same traits that keep women stuck in a cycle of burnout, feeling overwhelmed, and disconnected from their true desires.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The Power of Choosing Yourself: Lisa talks about how important it is to make the decision to prioritize yourself, even when the world expects you to keep doing more.
  • Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage: We dive into the importance of recognizing self-sabotaging behaviors and how they show up in high-achieving women’s lives. Lisa shares practical ways to break this cycle and embrace self-compassion.
  • The Emotional Cost of Perfectionism: Understand how perfectionism and the need to please others are linked to burnout and emotional exhaustion, and how to shift from self-criticism to self-love.
  • Redefining Success: Lisa encourages listeners to reevaluate what true success looks like for them—beyond the accolades and external validation—and how to build a life that truly aligns with their values.
  • Finding Peace in the Chaos: Discover practical tools for quieting the noise and finding peace amidst the chaos of life. Lisa shares actionable strategies for creating more balance and slowing down without sacrificing ambition.
  • Living with Purpose, Not Perfection: The episode closes with a powerful reminder that true fulfillment comes from living with purpose, not perfection. Lisa encourages listeners to show up authentically and stop chasing an idealized version of success.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • The role of perfectionism in keeping you stuck in burnout
  • How to break free from the cycle of people-pleasing and self-sabotage
  • Why choosing yourself and your well-being is the first step towards living a life you love
  • How to shift your mindset from perfection to purpose
  • The importance of creating space for peace, joy, and self-compassion in your life

 

Resources Mentioned:

Are you ready to break free from the cycle of burnout and start prioritizing yourself? Listen to this powerful episode and get inspired to make the shift towards a more balanced, fulfilled life. If you’re ready for deeper work, join Lisa’s Reclamation Program and begin reclaiming your power today.


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10 Days of You | lisacarpenter.ca/10-doy
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