Episode 199: Beating Yourself Up Versus Holding Yourself Accountable

Episode 199: Beating Yourself Up Versus Holding Yourself Accountable

During our 30-Day Stop Overthinking Challenge inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, one of our PGSDers asked whether she should feel bad for not following through with her plans. What followed was the advice I’m giving to you in this podcast episode!

If you ever feel guilty for not following through with your plans or you worry that not beating yourself up will make you lazy or complacent – this episode is going to help you understand the difference between beating yourself up and holding yourself accountable and why they’re NOT the same thing. As well as some helpful advice on the most empowering way not to let yourself off the hook.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • Why beating ourselves up is addictive
  • The real reason that beating yourself up won’t motivate you to be better
  • How to hold yourself accountable with compassion
  • Why following through with your plans is an act of self-care
  • What to do when you catch yourself beating yourself up

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Do you feel guilty when you don’t follow through with your plans? If so, this episode is for you! I’m sharing the difference between beating yourself up and holding yourself accountable and why they’re NOT the same thing.

Author: Sam Brown