Is it wrong to pay attention to details? How does it really work? In this episode I discuss how selective attention leads us to perfectionistic behaviors and invite you to check the impact of those actions when doing things that you deeply care about.

In this episode, I speak briefly about the intersection of procrastination and perfectionism. How, although they may seem to be different and isolated problems, they are in fact not.

About Clarissa

Clarissa is an Assistant Professor and the Psychology Clinic Director at the University of Toledo. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at Utah State University, her predoctoral clinical internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and her postdoctoral training at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University and CBTeam. Her research focuses on developing, evaluating, and disseminating effective interventions guided by behavioral and process-based principles.

Resources

• ACT in Steps: A Transdiagnostic Manual for Learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• The Anxious Perfectionist: How to Manage Perfectionism-Driven Anxiety Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Clarissa’s Profile: https://www.utoledo.edu/al/psychology/people/faculty/ong.html
• Clarissa’s Twitter: @ongclarissaw

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth is the founder and CEO of Real Life E, a time management coaching company that empowers individuals who feel guilty, overwhelmed and frustrated to feel peaceful, confident and accomplished. She was named one of the World’s Top 30 Time Management Professionals by Global Gurus. The Christian division of her company focuses on a God-centered approach to time management through Divine Time Management.

Prior to founding her own business in 2005, Elizabeth worked for Meredith Corporation, the publisher of magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens and Ladies Home Journal, VNU Business Media, and Abbott Laboratories. Elizabeth graduated summa cum laude from Drake University.

When she’s not helping people be less stressed, Elizabeth loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and swimming!

Resources

• Elizabeth’s website: https://reallifee.com/wp/
• Elizabeth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethgracesaunders/
• Elizabeth’s Twitter: @RealLifeE

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This is part 2 of a series I’m doing on perfectionism.

What drives us to do things right and perfect?

Curious? Listen to this episode.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: PERFECTIONISM (part 3)⁠

This is part 3 of a series of perfectionism.

In this episode, I share five skills you can practice to handle the fear of making mistakes when it’s getting in your way of living a rich, purposeful, and meaningful life.⁠