Manage episode 518970721 series 3608406
When was the last time you sat still without your phone, without a to-do list, without feeling guilty? If you're a perfectionist woman, the answer is probably "I can't remember." In this eye-opening video, I reveal why your brain is literally wired to resist rest—and how to rewire it for peace! 💜
If you find yourself constantly busy, feeling guilty when you're not productive, or unable to relax without anxiety creeping in, this video will help you understand why stillness feels so impossible and what to do about it.
🎯 What You'll Discover:The Perfectionist Rest Paradox:
🔹 Why your brain treats rest as "wasted time" and how this keeps you exhausted [00:00]
🔹 The neurological reasons perfectionists struggle with stillness [00:29]
🔹 How constant busyness becomes an addiction that's impossible to break [00:29]The Science Behind Perfectionist Restlessness:
🔸 Why rest is actually essential for your mental health and productivity [02:20]
🔸 How perfectionism hijacks your nervous system and prevents true relaxation [02:20]
🔸 The difference between "rest" and actual nervous system regulation [04:44]Practical Strategies for Perfectionist Rest:
🔹 Simple techniques to embrace stillness without guilt [04:44]
🔹 How to rewire your brain to see rest as productive, not lazy [06:28]
🔹 The mindset shifts that make stillness feel safe instead of scary [06:55]
00:00 The Challenge of Sitting Still for Perfectionists
00:29 Understanding Perfectionism and Rest Resistance
01:18 How OCD Intensives Helps Women Find Peace
02:20 The Importance of Rest for Mental Health and Productivity
04:44 Practical Tips for Embracing Stillness Without Guilt
06:28 Finding Success in Stillness as a Perfectionist
06:55 Conclusion and Your Next Steps to Rest
Can't sit still without feeling guilty or anxious? This video gives you a glimpse into the powerful rest and nervous system regulation techniques I teach in my exclusive OCD Intensives program.
If you're a perfectionist woman who:
- Feels guilty every time you try to rest
- Can't sit still without your mind racing with to-dos
- Believes rest is "unproductive" or "lazy"
- Wants to learn how to actually relax without anxiety
My OCD Intensives program will teach you advanced techniques to rewire your perfectionist brain for rest, peace, and true relaxation.
In just 3 weeks, you'll learn to:
- Sit still without guilt or anxiety
- Rewire your brain to see rest as essential, not optional
- Regulate your nervous system for true relaxation
- Create sustainable rest practices that actually work for perfectionists
SPOTS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED! I only accept ONE perfectionist woman per month into this transformative program.
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Remember: Rest isn't lazy—it's essential. You deserve to feel peace in stillness! 🌟
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