Ep 523: How To Stay Motivated To Work On Your Business (best of the podcast)
Release Date: 03/23/2025
Ep 538: Why You Don't Feel Successful Even Though You've Accomplished A Lot
The Perfectionism Project
In this episode, I share a powerful realisation I recently had about the difference between being accomplished and FEELING successful. I also share what’s helped me reconnect with the feeling of success - even when the numbers aren’t where I want them to be yet. This episode is for you if you’re working hard and making progress but still feel behind. To dive deeper: Want an easy way to find out if perfectionism is stopping your business from growing? Take The Perfectionism Quiz today - it’s free, takes less than 3 minutes and gives you a personalised report that lays out the...
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Ep 537: How I Started Reading Lots of Books Again (Even Though I'm Busier Than Ever)
The Perfectionism Project
Reading is something I’ve always loved but over the last few years, I read less and less. Between building my business and raising little ones, I struggled to find the time. In this episode, I’m sharing how I recently got back into the habit of reading even though I’m busier than ever. I talk about the role that perfectionism was playing, how I let go of my excuses and created an easy-to-stick-to reading habit that didn’t involve any force or pressure. This episode is full of practical advice so be sure to tune in today. To dive deeper: Want an easy way to find out if...
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Ep 536: How I Rebuilt My Weekly Planning Habit After Some Serious Avoidance
The Perfectionism Project
Power Planning is one of my favourite productivity tools (and the planning method I teach in PGSD) but I recently noticed I was seriously avoiding it. In this episode, I talk through why that happened, what I was believing about myself and my business and how I got back into the habit without making myself feel bad about falling off. Whether you’ve fallen out of your planning routine or you’ve been thinking about starting one - this episode will help you get out of avoidance and back into alignment. To dive deeper: Want an easy way to find out if perfectionism is stopping your...
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Ep 535: The Changes I'm Surprised To Be Making To My Work Schedule + What Prompted Them
The Perfectionism Project
In this episode, I’m sharing the unexpected changes I’ve made to how I work - and why I’m making them now, after years of having more structured work hours. I talk about why my usual work structure (that helped me so much) started feeling restrictive, the power of making aligned updates to routines that have served you well and what to consider if you’re entering a new season of life or business. To dive deeper: Want an easy way to find out if perfectionism is stopping your business from growing? Take The Perfectionism Quiz today - it’s free, takes less than 3...
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Ep 534: How I Stay Productive When My Day Has Big Disruptions
The Perfectionism Project
Some days just don’t go to plan. An appointment in the middle of the day, low energy, unexpected life admin… And suddenly, that focused workday you imagined feels like it’s slipping through your fingers. In this episode, I’m sharing how I stay productive when that happens. I talk about how I plan when I’ve only got a few hours to work, the thoughts I used to spiral into and how I shift them now, the question I come back to when I feel behind, and how Power Planning helps me keep moving without needing to overwork or write the day off. If you’ve been telling yourself you need...
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Ep 533: [Day In The Life] Maternity Leave Mindset Shifts, Money Reflections, My Financial Review Process + More
The Perfectionism Project
Creating momentum in your business isn’t just about planning and strategy - it’s about trusting yourself, even when life feels uncertain. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m sharing a day in my life as I navigate maternity leave planning and mindset shifts, rebuilding my financial review habits and shifting operations inside my business. You’ll hear the mindset shifts that are helping me grow my business with self-trust instead of overthinking, how I’m preparing for baby #4 while still staying connected to my work and the simple weekly financial review process that is bringing...
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Ep 532: How to Stop Over-Challenging Yourself So You Can Get Unstuck
The Perfectionism Project
Over-challenging yourself is one of the sneakiest ways that perfectionism is keeping you stuck in your business - and that’s exactly what this episode will help you overcome. My clients are people who love to learn, grow and push themselves. But what I’ve seen time and time again - and experienced myself - is how over-challenging ourselves can lead to freezing or getting stuck in productive procrastination for months. In this episode, I unpack a powerful coaching moment from inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. I reveal what it really looks like to over-challenge...
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Ep 531: What Most Entrepreneurs Forget About Being Your Own Boss (best of the podcast)
The Perfectionism Project
There’s a lot of talk in the entrepreneurial world about the dream of “being your own boss.” But what happens when you finally become your own boss… and realise you’ve turned into the worst boss you’ve ever had? This episode introduces a different way of thinking about how perfectionism is showing up in your business. It’s a metaphor that’ll help you really see why you keep getting in your own way – and what to do about it. Because when your perfectionism handbrake is on, it doesn’t matter how motivated or disciplined you are. You’ll still feel behind, burned out,...
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Ep 530: Power Planning When You Have Big Goals + A Busy Life with Eliška Krajickova (best of the podcast)
The Perfectionism Project
Power Planning works for entrepreneurs at every level of income, whether you're just starting out, trying to make your first consistent income, or already running a seven-figure business. When your perfectionist mindset is working for you instead of against you, creating time and space for what matters becomes so much easier. already had a seven-figure jewellery business when she signed up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD). But she was exhausted. There was no breathing room in her schedule. Her dream of starting a coaching business had been sitting on the backburner for years....
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Ep 529: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done: What It Is, Who It's For + Why It Works
The Perfectionism Project
You either work nonstop trying to catch up or avoid your to-do list completely — and no matter what, it feels like you’re falling behind. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Whether you’re new to the podcast or have been listening for years, I’m breaking down what Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) actually is, who it’s for, and why it works so well for perfectionist entrepreneurs who are stuck in overwhelm, procrastination, and self-doubt. PGSD is a productivity program that’s built specifically for perfectionist entrepreneurs. Instead of forcing yourself...
info_outlineIf you’ve been wondering how to stay motivated and show up consistently, week after week after week - this episode will help you understand how following the PGSD Process will help you stay motivated as you build your business. Especially if you’ve been in the all-or-nothing cycle of showing up perfectly for a few weeks and then abandoning your goals and your content calendar.
In this episode I’m going to be showing you how Power Planning and Clean Rest will keep you motivated to show up in your business. You’ll hear about what we can learn from children about staying motivated, why the goal isn’t getting your entire to-do list in your calendar, and the hidden benefits of resting without guilt.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode523.
What To Do Next
- Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
- Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
- Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz
- Private Coaching with me is full - get notified when a spot opens
- Instagram: @perfectionismproject
Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only.
If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.
Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.