Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll write my book when I feel ready” or “Who am I to write this?” If so, you’re not alone. High achievers often struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear of putting their ideas into the world, especially when it comes to publishing a book.

Allison Lane sits down with Dr. Tara Cousineau, clinical psychologist and author of "The Perfectionist Dilemma," to discuss how perfectionism holds authors back and what you can do to finally take action. If you’ve been procrastinating on writing, launching, or marketing your book, this conversation will give you the mindset shifts you need.

Press play now and take the first step toward writing with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The biggest mistakes high-achieving authors make when it comes to writing and publishing.
• Why perfectionism sabotages book launches and how to break the cycle.
• The mindset shift that will help you finally start (and finish) your book.

Resources Mentioned:

• Website: https://www.taracousineau.com/
• Book Site: https://perfectionistsdilemma.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taracousineau/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_cousineau/
• Dr. Tara’s Substack: https://taracousphd.substack.com/
• The Next Chapter Network: https://www.lanelit.com/nextchapter
• Book Recommendation:
  • Dr. Tara’s Book - The Perfectionist Dilemma: Learn the Art of Self-Compassion and Become a Happy Achiever: https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781639109463
  • Weyward: A Novel by Emilia Hart: https://bookshop.org/a/55773/9781250842725

Timestamps:

[00:04:04] – Why high-achieving authors struggle with self-doubt and procrastination?

[00:09:26] – The hidden connection between perfectionism and fear of writing.

[00:17:12] – How to stop waiting for the “perfect time” to write your book.

[00:26:38] – The power of self-compassion in overcoming creative roadblocks.

[00:34:28] – A simple mindset shift to help you finish and launch your book confidently.

Ready to stop overthinking and start writing? Hit play now. https://w

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