White Knuckling & the High Price of Powering Through

White Knuckling & the High Price of Powering Through

White knuckling your way through dumpster fires + stacked deadlines might *seem impressive* but underneath constantly second-guessing yourself, obsessively counting of how much you accomplished while beating yourself up — are hidden costs eating away at your efficiency (and overall ability to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to create). This episode names what you couldn’t explain...until now. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE 255: *  The Impact & Intention Framework [https://perfectionismrewired.com/171] Ep. 171 * Finding Your Compelling Why’s [https://perfectionismrewired.com/174] Ep. 174 * Asking High Quality Questions [https://perfectionismrewired.com/231] Ep. 231 * Giving Yourself Validation [https://perfectionismrewired.com/237] Ep. 237 * Having Impeccable Boundaries [https://perfectionismrewired.com/239] 239 * Being A Curious Scientist Instead Of The Judge [https://perfectionismrewired.com/208] Ep. 208 * Using Your Mood Meter [https://perfectionismrewired.com/254] Ep. 254 * Understanding Your Person Account [https://perfectionismrewired.com/252] Ep. 252 * Measuring Your Person Account [https://perfectionismrewired.com/253] Ep.253 * Identifying Perfectionist Prediction Loops [https://perfectionismrewired.com/250] Ep. 250 * Popping Up In Perfectionistic Brain [https://perfectionismrewired.com/249] Ep. 249 * Deliberate Disruption [https://perfectionist.solutions/calibration] The Calibration TIMESTAMPS: 00:00–Striving for excellence in a dumpster fire  while white knuckling 01:59-Definition of perfectionism 03:13–Uncomfy confession my overfunctioning 04:48–When powering through stops working 05:35–Fear uncertainty and doubt in disguise 06:40–Second guessing yourself despite the evidence 07:17–  Are You Making This Huge Perfectionistic Mistake 08:31–Why overachievers get to disappointed in myself spirals 09:06–Over functioning feeds control issues BEST analogy 09:55–Beating yourself up When is enough enough 11:03–How I’m able to stop pushing through before burnout 12:05–Why perfectionist tendencies turn poisonous 13:45–The Clueless Mismatch Tool 14:20– Choosing what's familiar over what's functional 15:03–Disrupt overachiever autopilot with The Calibration 16:12–Tools to stop second guessing yourself 17:56–Perfectionism Podcast BTS QUOTES ON PERFECTIONISM: > "Most perfectionists conflate measuring with counting. You count how much you got done that day, you look at your to do list, all the check marks you count and you think that is measuring." –Courtney Love Gavin, Expert on Perfectionism Neuroscience > "You can't solve a problem when you continue to use methods that perpetuate it. And until you disrupt where those perfectionist tendencies are coming from, your brain will continue choosing what's familiar over what's functional." –Courtney Love Gavin, Expert on Perfectionism Neuroscience HIGHLY CREDIBLE SOURCES CITED IN THIS PERFECTIONISM PODCAST: 1. Anderson, E. C., R. Nicholas Carleton, Diefenbach, M., & Paul. (2019). The Relationship Between Uncertainty and Affect. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02504 [https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02504] 2. Attwell, D., & Laughlin, S. B. (2001). An Energy Budget for Signaling in the Grey Matter of the Brain. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism, 21(10), 1133–1145. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004647-200110000-00001 [https://doi.org/10.1097/00004647-200110000-00001] 3. Barrett, L. F., & Bar, M. (2009). See it with feeling: affective predictions during object perception. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 364(1521), 1325–1334. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2008.0312 [https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2008.0312] 4. Barrett, L. F., & Bliss‐Moreau, E. (2009). Chapter 4 Affect as a Psychological Primitive. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 167–218. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0065-2601(08)00404-8 [https://doi.org/10.1016/s0065-2601(08)00404-8] 5. Braem, S., Coenen, E., Klaas Bombeke, Bochove, van, & Wim Notebaert. (2015). Open your eyes for prediction errors. Cognitive Affective & Behavioral Neuroscience, 15(2), 374–380. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-014-0333-4 [https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-014-0333-4] 6. Clark, A. (2013). Whatever next? Predictive brains, situated agents, and the future of cognitive science. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 36(3), 181–204. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x12000477 [https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x12000477] 7. Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227–268. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327965PLI1104_01 [https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1207/S15327965PLI1104_01] 8. Egan, S. J., Piek, J. P., Dyck, M. J., & Rees, C. S. (2007). The role of dichotomous thinking and rigidity in perfectionism. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 45(8), 1813–1822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2007.02.002 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2007.02.002] 9. 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How To Feel Your Feelings (So They Stop Controlling You)

What if feeling your feelings didn’t mean falling apart — but actually gave you more control, not less? If white knuckling or pushing through is the best way you know how to feel your feelings. You’re not alone.Discover the hidden mistake keeping perfectionists stuck feeling on edge, why you can never outthink your feelings and the right way to feel your feelings. Want to bring rewiring into your reality? Where being confident, certain and playful is just how you roll? Perfectionist Solutions 1-1 coaching [https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized] is your next step. MENTIONED IN EPISODE 254: * Perfectionism Optimized 1 to 1 coaching [https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized] * PerfectionismRewired.com [PerfectionismRewired.com] Other helpful podcast episodes in this series on How Your Brain Actually Works: 1. Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 248 [https://perfectionismrewired.com/248] 2. Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 249 [https://perfectionismrewired.com/249] 3. Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 250 [https://perfectionismrewired.com/250] 4. Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 251 [https://perfectionismrewired.com/251] 5. Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 252 [https://perfectionismrewired.com/252] 6. Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 253 [https://perfectionismrewired.com/253] TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-Your thoughts create your feelings LIE #1 01:53-Can't Feel Your Feelings Without This 04:14-Knowing how your brain actually works 05:24-"What is Wrong With Me?" Explained 06:37-Feelings Are Psychological LIE #2 07:16-Feelings are Emotions LIE #3 08:56-Where Feelings Actually Come From 10:08-How Depersonalizing Feelings = Freedom 12:46-Turning Mom Meltdown Moments Around (Manon's Story) 14:35-How To Control Your Feelings 16:01-Rational Thinking + Decisions LIE #4 17:32-Striving For Excellence Without Pushing Through 18:29-What Your Person Account Has To Do With Feelings 19:41-How To Identify Your Feelings Fast 21:12-How To Feel Your Feelings Visual Tool 22:33-Why Meditation + Deep Breaths Don’t Always Work 23:58-Thoughts Drive Your Feelings LIES #5 25:57-Perspectacles How Feelings Shape Your Perceptions 28:37-Turning Your Mood into Useful Fuel 30:07-Where Sense Data Fits Into The Equation HOW TO FEEL YOUR FEELINGS Q&A Q: Why does “changing my thoughts” never changes my feelings—especially as a perfectionist? A: This episode breaks down the myth that thoughts drive feelings (hint: it’s the other way around!). Discover why “thought work” is a torture device for perfectionidtic people and how the “CTFAR Model” does not actually work for any human with a brain Q: What’s really going on when I’m overwhelmed by emotions even if everything looks fine on the outside? A: You’ll learn the neuroscientific difference between feelings and emotions, plus why this distinction puts an to the cycle of overthinking feelings and asking “what is wrong with me” Q: What's the biggest misconception high-achievers have about feelings? A: Most of us have a totally backward understanding of where feelings come from (and it’s not just psychological!). Courtney reveals the real, science-backed answer. Q: How can I feel my feelings without getting “lost” in them or falling apart? A: Tune in for a client success story and discover a practical tool—the “mood meter”—to help you regain control and function, even on tough days. Q: Does thinking rationally mean I can escape feelings? A: Logic and rationality can’t bypass feelings. Find out why every decision (yes, even the “rational” ones!) are shaped by your mood — and how to use this knowledge to your advantage. Q: What’s one quick, practical tweak I can use to feel better fast? A: Courtney shares micro-strategies (think 30 seconds to 3 minutes) you can use right away to change your mood—and your experience. HIGHLY CREDIBLE RESOURCES CITED IN THIS EPISODE 1. Bar, M. (2009). The proactive brain: memory for predictions. *Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences*, *364*(1521), 1235–1243. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2008.0310 [https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2008.0310] 2. Barrett, L. F. (2017). How emotions are made: The secret life of the brain. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 3. Barrett, L. F. (2006). Valence is a basic building block of emotional life. Journal of Research in Personality, 40(1), 35–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2005.08.006 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2005.08.006] 4. Barrett, L. F. (2016). The theory of constructed emotion: an active inference account of interoception and categorization. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, nsw154. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsw154 [https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsw154] 5. Barrett, L. F., & Bar, M. (2009). See it with feeling: affective predictions during object perception. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 364(1521), 1325–1334. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2008.0312 [https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2008.0312] 6. Barrett, L. F., Gross, J., Christensen, T. C., & Benvenuto, M. (2001). Knowing what you're feeling and knowing what to do about it: Mapping the relation between emotion differentiation and emotion regulation. Cognition and Emotion, 15(6), 713–724. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930143000239 [https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1080/02699930143000239] 7. Barrett, L. F., & Russell, J. A. (1999). The Structure of Current Affect. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 8(1), 10–14. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8721.00003 [https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8721.00003] 8. Braem, S., Coenen, E., Klaas Bombeke, Bochove, van, & Wim Notebaert. (2015). Open your eyes for prediction errors. *Cognitive Affective & Behavioral Neuroscience*, *15*(2), 374–380. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-014-0333-4 [https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-014-0333-4] 9. Bobba-Alves, N., Juster, R.-P., & Picard, M. (2022). The energetic cost of allostasis and allostatic load. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 146, 105951. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105951 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105951] 10. Cesario, J., Johnson, D. J., & Eisthen, H. L. (2020). Your Brain Is Not an Onion With a Tiny Reptile Inside. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 29(3), 255–260. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721420917687 [https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721420917687] 11. ‌Clark, A. (2013). Whatever next? Predictive brains, situated agents, and the future of cognitive science. *Behavioral and Brain Sciences*, *36*(3), 181–204. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x12000477 [https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x12000477] 12. Gendron, M., Lindquist, K. A., Barsalou, L., & Barrett, L. F. (2012). Emotion words shape emotion percepts. Emotion, 12(2), 314–325. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026007 [https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/a0026007] 13. Hoemann, K., Gendron, M., & Barrett, L. F. (2022). Assessing the Power of Words to Facilitate Emotion Category Learning. Affective Science, 3(1), 69–80. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42761-021-00084-4 [https://doi.org/10.1007/s42761-021-00084-4] 14. Kleckner, I. R., Zhang, J., Touroutoglou, A., Chanes, L., Xia, C., Simmons, W. K., Quigley, K. S., Dickerson, B. C., & Feldman Barrett, L. (2017). Evidence for a large-scale brain system supporting allostasis and interoception in humans. Nature Human Behaviour, 1(5). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0069 [https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0069] 15. Mattes, A., Mück, M., & Stahl, J. (2023). Perfectionism-related variations in error processing in a task with increased response selection complexity. *Personality neuroscience*, *5*, e12. https://doi.org/10.1017/pen.2022.3 [https://doi.org/10.1017/pen.2022.3] 16. Sullivan, W. T. (1990). Outward Searchers: SETI Pioneers . Scientists Talk about Their Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. DAVID W. SWIFT. University of Arizona Press, Tucson, 1990. xiv, 436 pp., illus. $35. Science, 250(4978), 303–303. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.250.4978.303-a [https://doi.org/10.1126/science.250.4978.303-a] Perfectionism Rewired [https://perfectionismrewired.com/] is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Access Your Abilities in a Way Burnt Out You Could Never Compete With

You’re doing everything right. You’re ambitious, successful + driven. So why is it your energy is nonexistent, patience is razor-thin + your mind can't stop overthinking? If your days are starting with dread and ending in exhaustion — this episode is your wake-up call.  On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time you felt like it? Whether it's stop playing out worst case scenarios in your head or accessing your abilities in a way burnt out you could never compete with, Perfectionism Optimized [https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized], private 1-1 coaching gives you the life-long skills to *finally feel* as amazing on the inside as your life looks on the outside. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire [https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire]   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How pushing through dewires your brain into survival mode * What caffeine, people pleasing + Top Ramen have in common * 16 surprising signs your brain is starving * Why ruminating and indecisiveness are symptoms—not problems to solve * How a healthy Person Account™ allows you to access your abilities in a way burnt out you could never compete with   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE 253: * Recharge your Person Account Book your Perfect Start 1:1 session [https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire] now * Magic Skill for Control of Emotions [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/the-magic-skill-for-control-of-emotions] [Neuroscience Series #1] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 248 * How Perfectionist Brain *Actually* Works [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/are-you-using-your-perfectionist-brain-wrong-signs-neuroscience-solution] [Neuroscience Series #2] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 249 * Can't Stop Ruminating? Here's Why [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/cant-stop-ruminating-heres-why] [Neuroscience Series #3] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 250 * Neuroplasticity [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/neuroplasticity-oa64]  [Neuroscience Series #4] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 251 * #1 Thing Stops Perfectionists From Growth [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/the-1-thing-that-stops-perfectionists-from-growth] [Neuroscience Series #5] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 252     TIMESTAMPS: 02:09-Why Perfectionists Need More Fuel for Our Brains 04:10-MYTH: You Have to Stop Being a Perfectionist 06:24-Clues You’re on the Path to Chronic Stress 09:32-Burn Out is Not the Price of Ambition 10:25-Case Study: How Stacey found Clarity, Energy, Peace 12:43-I Ruminate Over Decisions bc I Need to Make the Right Decision 14:05-Why You’re Choosing Instant Relief (and Paying Later) 16:11-A Healthy Person Account™ = Liberation 17:32-How to Always Know How Your Person Account™ is Doing     CITATIONS/SOURCES: 1. Barrett, L. F. (2017). How emotions are made: The secret life of the brain. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 2. Barrett, L. F., Quigley, K. S., & Hamilton, P. (2016). An active inference theory of allostasis and interoception in depression. *Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences*, *371*(1708), 20160011. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2016.0011 [https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2016.0011] 3. Bobba-Alves, N., Juster, R.-P., & Picard, M. (2022). The energetic cost of allostasis and allostatic load. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 146, 105951. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105951 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105951] 4. Dwyer, P. (2022). The Neurodiversity Approach(es): What Are They and What Do They Mean for Researchers? Human Development, 66(2), 73–92. https://doi.org/10.1159/000523723 [https://doi.org/10.1159/000523723] 5. Ganzel, B. L., & Morris, P. A. (2011). Allostasis and the developing human brain: Explicit consideration of implicit models. Development and Psychopathology, 23(4), 955–974. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954579411000447‌ [https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954579411000447%E2%80%8C] 6. Guidi, J., Lucente, M., Sonino, N., & Fava, Giovanni A. (2020). Allostatic Load and Its Impact on Health: A Systematic Review. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 90(1), 11–27. https://doi.org/10.1159/000510696 [https://doi.org/10.1159/000510696] 7. Kleckner, I. R., Zhang, J., Touroutoglou, A., Chanes, L., Xia, C., Simmons, W. K., Quigley, K. S., Dickerson, B. C., & Feldman Barrett, L. (2017). Evidence for a large-scale brain system supporting allostasis and interoception in humans. Nature Human Behaviour, 1(5). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0069 [https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0069] 8. Knezevic, E., Katarina Nenic, Milanovic, V., & Knezevic, N. N. (2023). The Role of Cortisol in Chronic Stress, Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Psychological Disorders. Cells, 12(23), 2726–2726. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12232726‌ [https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12232726%E2%80%8C] 9. McEwen, B. S., & Gianaros, P. J. (2011). Stress- and Allostasis-Induced Brain Plasticity. Annual Review of Medicine, 62(1), 431–445. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-med-052209-100430 [https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-med-052209-100430] Perfectionism Rewired [https://perfectionismrewired.com/] is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

The #1 Thing That Stops Perfectionists from Growth

Feel like you're working hard but not seeing the progress you want? It's NOT YOU or your PERFECTIONISM – it's your Person Account™ . Discover my proprietary framework that’s changing the game for Perfectionist Solution’s clients, and will do the same for you.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How ruminating + running a 10k impact you the exact same way * Why perfectionist brains work overtime + cost more to operate * How to tell if you’re operating in a constant state of depletion without realizing it * What Cortisol actually is (it's NOT a STRESS HORMONE) * The hidden reason therapy + personal development don't work On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time you felt like it? Whether it's stop playing out worst case scenarios in your head or JOYFULLY PRESENT AMBITIOUS again, Perfectionism Optimized [https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized], private 1-1 coaching gives you the life-long skills to *finally feel* as amazing on the inside as your life looks on the outside. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire [https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire]   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE 252: * Perfect Start Session [https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire] * Magic Skill for Control of Emotions [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/the-magic-skill-for-control-of-emotions] [Neuroscience Series #1] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 248 * How Perfectionist Brain *Actually* Works [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/are-you-using-your-perfectionist-brain-wrong-signs-neuroscience-solution] [Neuroscience Series #2] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 249 * Can't Stop Ruminating? Here's Why [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/cant-stop-ruminating-heres-why] [Neuroscience Series #3] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 250     TIMESTAMPS: 0:53-Why You're Not Making Progress Despite Trying Harder 02:15-Allostasis: How Your Brain Allocates 05:07-The Hidden Reason Therapy Isn’t Working 06:30-Why Perfectionist Brains Cost More to Operate 07:25-Living in a Depleted State Without Realizing It 09:31-Stressed out: Eustress vs. Distress 10:29-Truth about Cortisol + Stress Response 12:35-The Slow Drip of Perfectionist Burnout 15:17-How to Tell if You’re Running on Empty     CITATIONS/SOURCES: 1. Barrett, L. F. (2017). How emotions are made: The secret life of the brain. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 2. Bobba-Alves, N., Juster, R.-P., & Picard, M. (2022). The energetic cost of allostasis and allostatic load. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 146, 105951. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105951 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105951] 3. Dwyer, P. (2022). The Neurodiversity Approach(es): What Are They and What Do They Mean for Researchers? Human Development, 66(2), 73–92. https://doi.org/10.1159/000523723 [https://doi.org/10.1159/000523723] 4. Ganzel, B. L., & Morris, P. A. (2011). Allostasis and the developing human brain: Explicit consideration of implicit models. Development and Psychopathology, 23(4), 955–974. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954579411000447‌ [https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954579411000447%E2%80%8C] 5. Guidi, J., Lucente, M., Sonino, N., & Fava, Giovanni A. (2020). Allostatic Load and Its Impact on Health: A Systematic Review. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 90(1), 11–27. https://doi.org/10.1159/000510696 [https://doi.org/10.1159/000510696] 6. Kleckner, I. R., Zhang, J., Touroutoglou, A., Chanes, L., Xia, C., Simmons, W. K., Quigley, K. S., Dickerson, B. C., & Feldman Barrett, L. (2017). Evidence for a large-scale brain system supporting allostasis and interoception in humans. Nature Human Behaviour, 1(5). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0069 [https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0069] 7. Knezevic, E., Katarina Nenic, Milanovic, V., & Knezevic, N. N. (2023). The Role of Cortisol in Chronic Stress, Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Psychological Disorders. Cells, 12(23), 2726–2726. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12232726‌ [https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12232726%E2%80%8C] 8. McEwen, B. S., & Gianaros, P. J. (2011). Stress- and Allostasis-Induced Brain Plasticity. Annual Review of Medicine, 62(1), 431–445. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-med-052209-100430 [https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-med-052209-100430] Perfectionism Rewired [https://perfectionismrewired.com/] is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Neuroplasticity

On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time you felt like it? Whether it's stop playing out worst case scenarios in your head or JOYFULLY PRESENT AMBITIOUS again, Perfectionism Optimized [https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized], private 1-1 coaching gives you the life-long skills to *finally feel* as amazing on the inside as your life looks on the outside. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire [https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire]   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How neuroplasticity works and why it’s crucial for perfectionists * The surprising difference in brain flexibility before and after age 45 * Real-life coaching breakthroughs that prove brain rewiring is possible * Why *use it or lose it* is the key to changing perfectionist tendencies * The fastest way to stop rumination, self-doubt and overanalyzing mistakes   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE 251: * Take your first step in rewiring Perfect Start Introductory Session [https://courtneylovegavin.com/rewire] * Magic Skill for Control of Emotions [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/the-magic-skill-for-control-of-emotions] [Neuroscience Series #1] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 248 * How Perfectionist Brain *Actually* Works [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/are-you-using-your-perfectionist-brain-wrong-signs-neuroscience-solution] [Neuroscience Series #2] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 249 * Can't Stop Ruminating? Here's Why [https://perfectionismrewired.com/episode/cant-stop-ruminating-heres-why] [Neuroscience Series #3] Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 250   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-Why Age 45 Is a Brain Plasticity Tipping Point 01:07-Analogy for what is neuroplasticity 02:52-Rewire your brain with Perfect Start Session 05:29-Framework for Rewiring Perfectionism Inside Out 06:10-Transformative Effects of Cognitive Flexibility   CITATIONS/SOURCES: 1. Cramer, S. C., Sur, M., Dobkin, B. H., C. O'Brien, Sanger, T. D., Trojanowski, J. Q., … Haber, S. (2011). Harnessing neuroplasticity for clinical applications. Brain, 134(6), 1591–1609. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awr039 [https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awr039] 2. Fuchs, E., & Flügge, G. (2014). Adult Neuroplasticity: More Than 40 Years of Research. Neural Plasticity, 2014, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/541870 [https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/541870] 3. Green, C. S., & Bavelier, D. (2008). Exercising your brain: A review of human brain plasticity and training-induced learning. Psychology and Aging, 23(4), 692–701. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0014345 [https://doi.org/10.1037/a0014345] 4. Isheqlou, L.K., Soltanlou, M., Zarean, M., Saeedi, M.T. and Heysieattalab, S. (2023). Feedback-related negativity in perfectionists: An index of performance outcome evaluation. Behavioural Brain Research, 444, 114358–114358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2023.114358 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2023.114358] 5. Petersen, J., Ong, C. W., Hancock, A. S., Gillam, R. B., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2021). An Examination of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Neurological Functioning. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 35(3), 195–211. https://doi.org/10.1891/jcpsy-d-20-00037 [https://doi.org/10.1891/jcpsy-d-20-00037] ‌ Perfectionism Rewired [https://perfectionismrewired.com/] is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.