Festive Perfectionism – Finding Joy in the Imperfections
Do you feel the pressure to have a ‘perfect’ Christmas? In this episode, I discuss the concept of festive perfectionism. This refers to the pressure
Imagine if you could follow your ambition without drowning in it
... how much more fulfilling life would be?
That’s what Pause Purpose Play is all about – finding balance over burnout by setting you free from needing to be perfect, so that you can take action and get started with what matters to you, instead of getting stuck in procrastination and holding yourself back with self-limiting beliefs your inner critic tells you.
In this podcast, Michaela Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection, shares bite-sized learning around psychology of performance, habits, self-confidence, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, parenthood and couples relationships.
The podcast will mix solo episodes with guest interviews; diving deep into their professional zone of genius and learning about how they have found pause, purpose and play in their life and in their work.
Pause purpose play podcast - Latest Episodes
Avoiding Festive Burnout by Stopping People Pleasing
The festive season is a period often riddled with people-pleasing pressures – no wonder you might feel close to burnout. So, today we’re unpacking strategies
Permission to Look After Yourself When You’re Ill
Today, we’re delving into the importance of self-care, especially when you’re not feeling your best. In this episode, we’re exploring how to balance your needs
Humour, Resilience, and the Rollercoaster of Motherhood with Emily-Jane Clark
Welcome to this episode where humour, resilience, and the rollercoaster of motherhood take centre stage. Today, we’re thrilled to have the incredibly talented Emily-Jane Clark,
Good Enough is not Failure
“Good enough” is not a curse word. “Good enough” is not a sign of failure. “Good enough” is workable. “Good enough” will set you free.
How low is Your Energy Battery?
When thinking about your capacity, consider looking at your energy levels as a battery. This is all about energy management. You don’t want to be
Morning Routines – What to do Instead of Putting Pressure on Yourself
Women come to me saying they have no energy. We have demands on our time, pressures on our capacity, drains on our energy and expectations
People Pleasing, Saying no and Setting Boundaries
People pleasing goes hand in hand with perfectionism and compassion. And most of the time, people pleasers struggle with saying no. They spread themselves too
Embracing Imposter Syndrome – with Jill Stoddard
Not every perfectionistic person has impostor syndrome. Not everyone who is bothered by impostor syndrome has perfectionism. But there is an overlap between the two.
