{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl","title":"Don't Take Life So Seriously: Breaking Free From Perfectionism and Overthinking","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1585,"description":"Have you ever been told that you “care too much” or that you “try too hard”?\nMe too.\nI am a chronic over thinker and perfectionist, and honestly, it’s exhausting. And sure, sometimes it helps me to appear “productive” on the surface, but at what cost? I’m burnt out all the time and I’m sick of it. And if you've ever felt this way too, know that you're not alone.\nIn this solo episode of Balancing Act, I explore my thoughts on overthinking, perfectionism, and battling that really annoying inner critic. \nI ponder:How and why other people are too caught up in their own minds to notice (or care) about your imperfections How to practice confidence until you feel confidentThe root of perfectionism and how regain perspective to combat perfectionist tendencies  Taking control in the moment instead of catastrophizing Why motivating yourself through “I’m not good enough” doesn’t workSlowing down to reflect on your priorities and to allocate your energy wisely\nDespite my perfectionist tendencies, I’m anything but “perfect”. I’m actively thinking about and working towards addressing my perfectionism to lead a more balanced life - which is the point of this podcast. (i.e. I talk a lot perfectionism and present some solutions but I don't have this figured out.) So let’s explore and rethink perfectionism together.\nMy key takeaways:People are often too caught up in their own lives to notice the small details of things that you’re insecure about. You are your own worst inner critic. It’s cliche but it’s true.To combat this, approach every situation reassuring yourself that no one else notices your insecurities. Act as if you’re not insecure about these things, and people will treat you as if you are confident, helping you to actually become more confident.Perfectionism causes us to give some things unwarranted (and unnecessary) amounts of mental and emotional energy Regain perspective by reflecting on your motivation for making this thing perfect. Is it fear or passion? Do you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KG_eZM5vcHoFCn5PvNgs1qLNhtNeHqbvI5EkFjP-5hw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzQz/YWQ0ZWU3MDMwYzM3/MDJmNTIyOTM1OTQ3/NzI3ZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}