Michelle had always struggled with perfectionism. Her desire to be “perfect” in everyone else’s eyes began to feel like a trap of her own making.
She felt stuck in her career and spent a lot of time and energy wondering why she wasn’t feeling happy or fulfilled.
If this sounds familiar, then know that you’re not alone.
There's value in being vulnerable and knowing when to seek help.
Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Michelle to share her story. She had the perfect job and the ideal life on paper, but she just wasn’t happy. Once she made the decision to take action, she experienced profound changes in both her work and personal life, all in just the first month!
In this episode, you’ll hear why Michelle wishes she’d taken action much sooner, and her advice to anyone who is sitting on the fence, waiting for things to get better on their own. She shares the emotional roadblocks that made her fearful of change, and how the pressure to be perfect was preventing her from living her values.
Not only has Michelle found more fulfilling work, but her relationships have become deeper and more meaningful.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward real change, just like Michelle did, then this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
• Michelle’s advice for anyone thinking about career coaching (3:21)
• The emotional roadblocks that were holding Michelle back (6:36)
• One surprise benefits women experience after going through the program (10:45)
• How Michelle uncovered her secret sauce transferable skills™ (13:41)
• Learning to stand in your values rather than everyone else's (22:09)
Favorite Quotes:
1. I wish I had met you 20 years ago, because what you did for me personally outweighs any career financial gain I could ever get to this program. –Michelle
2. I used to believe that I was successful because of my level of perfectionism in the work I did. I had no idea that it was a big cause of my patterns of burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm. –Blake
3. One of the secret things a lot of people don't know about this program is that I consistently see improvement in marriages and relationships with kids. Because you can show up more as your authentic self and you can have deep conversations about things. It creates a sense of connection that maybe was missing in a lot of respects. –Blake
4. When you take yourself out of that box that you created for yourself, abundance is out there and there are opportunities for your life to change. And if your mindset is there, everything else will follow. –Michelle
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.
We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
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EP 253: Break Free from Perfectionism with Guest Expert Dr. Greg Chasson
EP 252: What If It Could Be Easy
EP 251: Unleashing Greater Creativity & Leadership through Improv with Guest Expert Mary Lemmer
EP 250: I've Never Done This Before...
EP 249: Workplace Wellbeing: Transforming Stress into Success with Guest Expert Kelly Mackin
EP 248: The Expansion & Relaunch of The Bridge to Fulfillment®
EP 247: From Stress to Harmony: Regulating Your Nervous System with Guest Expert Kristin Svets
EP 246: Intuition is Your Superpower
EP 245: Transform and Create Your Reality
EP 244: The Science of Happiness with Guest Expert Stephanie Harrison
EP 243: Healing Trauma & Finding Purpose with Guest Expert Dr. Karin Luise
EP 242: Give Yourself Grace
EP 241: Fight For Your Uniqueness
EP 240: Nutrition & the Mind-Body Connection with Guest Expert Jessika Brown
EP 239: Navigating Loss, Grief, & Trauma with Guest Expert Rachel Schromen
EP 238: Why You’re Struggling to Achieve More
EP 237: Unlocking Your Inner Wisdom with Guest Expert Taylor Elyse Morrison
EP 236: Expectations are the Root of All Suffering & Heartache
EP 235: Closing the Confidence Gap with Guest Expert Kelli Thompson
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