53 - Exploring perfectionism with Jocelyn Lindsay

Story Magic

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how fear is at the heart of perfectionism with guest Jocelyn Lindsay.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• what might really be causing your writers block
• how perfectionism comes back to fear
• mindset shifts to navigate around perfectionism
• learning how to be brave when it feels unsafe

Jocelyn's website: https://www.jocelynlindsay.com/

Jocelyn's YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynlindsay/

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