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Oct 2024
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Ep 228. Imperfectionism, imposter syndro...

CHLOE BROTHERIDGE
About this episode

Chatting to journalist and bestselling author Oliver Burkeman. His new book is Meditations for Mortals.


We discuss:

  • How to embrace 'imperfectionism' in your life
  • What to do when you feel like you're 'behind' or always 'busy'.
  • Why doing the things that matter to you can be so hard - and how to get started.
  • The productivity debt and how to stop productivity from defining your self worth.
  • Staying sane when the world's a mess 


Find out about his latest book, Mediations for Mortals https://www.oliverburkeman.com/meditationsformortals


Join his newsletter 'The Imperfectionist' here https://www.oliverburkeman.com/the-imperfectionist


Get The Hypnotherapy Collection https://www.calmer-you.com/collection - Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15%


FREE Confident Public Speaking Training https://www.calmer-you.com/ps


Find me on Instagram at and come say hi www.instagram.com/chloebrotheridge



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