When was the last time you sat still without your phone, without a to-do list, without feeling guilty? If you're a perfectionist woman, the answer is probably "I can't remember." In this eye-opening video, I reveal why your brain is literally wired to resist rest—and how to rewire it for peace! 💜

If you find yourself constantly busy, feeling guilty when you're not productive, or unable to relax without anxiety creeping in, this video will help you understand why stillness feels so impossible and what to do about it.

• The Perfectionist Rest Paradox: 🔹 Why your brain treats rest as "wasted time" and how this keeps you exhausted [00:00] 🔹 The neurological reasons perfectionists struggle with stillness [00:29] 🔹 How constant busyness becomes an addiction that's impossible to break [00:29]

• The Science Behind Perfectionist Restlessness: 🔸 Why rest is actually essential for your mental health and productivity [02:20] 🔸 How perfectionism hijacks your nervous system and prevents true relaxation [02:20] 🔸 The difference between "rest" and actual nervous system regulation [04:44]

• Practical Strategies for Perfectionist Rest: 🔹 Simple techniques to embrace stillness without guilt [04:44] 🔹 How to rewire your brain to see rest as productive, not lazy [06:28] 🔹 The mindset shifts that make stillness feel safe instead of scary [06:55]

00:00 The Challenge of Sitting Still for Perfectionists 00:29 Understanding Perfectionism and Rest Resistance 01:18 How OCD Intensives Helps Women Find Peace 02:20 The Importance of Rest for Mental Health and Productivity 04:44 Practical Tips for Embracing Stillness Without Guilt 06:28 Finding Success in Stillness as a Perfectionist 06:55 Conclusion and Your Next Steps to Rest

Can't sit still without feeling guilty or anxious? This video gives you a glimpse into the powerful rest and nervous system regulation techniques I teach in my exclusive OCD Intensives program.

If you're a perfectionist woman who:

• Feels guilty every time you try to rest
• Can't sit still without your mind racing with to-dos
• Believes rest is "unproductive" or "lazy"
• Wants to learn how to actually relax without anxiety

My OCD Intensives program will teach you advanced techniques to rewire your perfectionist brain for rest, peace, and true relaxation.

In just 3 weeks, you'll learn to:

• Sit still without guilt or anxiety
• Rewire your brain to see rest as essential, not optional
• Regulate your nervous system for true relaxation
• Create sustainable rest practices that actually work for perfectionists

SPOTS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED! I only accept ONE perfectionist woman per month into this transformative program.

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Remember: Rest isn't lazy—it's essential. You deserve to feel peace in stillness! 🌟

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Are you a high-achieving woman who gets angry at yourself when things aren't perfect? Do you find yourself in fight-or-flight mode when your standards aren't met, then feel guilty about your anger? You're not broken—you're just stuck in a perfectionism cycle that's hijacking your nervous system! 💜

In this powerful episode, I share a real client session that reveals why perfectionist women struggle with anger and introduce the game-changing TIP technique that helps you reset your nervous system in minutes, not hours.

🎯 What You'll Discover: - The Perfectionism-Anger Connection: 🔹 Why high-achieving women get trapped in anger when things aren't "perfect" [00:00] 🔹 How trauma and perfectionism create a constant fight-or-flight state [00:37] 🔹 The guilt cycle that keeps you stuck after perfectionist anger episodes [00:06]

- The TIPP Technique That Changes Everything: 🔸 Temperature change: The fastest way to reset your nervous system [02:14] 🔸 Intense exercise: How 30 seconds can shift your entire emotional state [02:44] 🔸 Purposeful breathing: The modified approach that actually works for perfectionists [03:15]

- Advanced Nervous System Reset: 🔹 Progressive muscle relaxation: Full-body reset for perfectionist tension [04:27] 🔹 How to use these techniques before, during, and after perfectionist episodes [05:21] 🔹 Why traditional anger management doesn't work for perfectionist women [00:37]

⏰ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Understanding Anger in Perfectionism 00:06 Client's Story and Common Perfectionist Struggles 00:37 The Impact of Trauma and Fight or Flight Mode on Perfectionists 01:45 Introducing the DBT Tool: TIP with Two Ps 02:14 Temperature: The First Step to Nervous System Reset 02:44 Intense Exercise: Quick Endorphin Boost for Perfectionist Anger 03:15 Purposeful Breathing: A Modified Approach for High Achievers 04:27 Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Full Body Reset for Perfectionists 05:21 Wrapping Up and Your Next Steps to Freedom

📖 Key Takeaways for High-Achieving Women: - Perfectionist anger isn't a character flaw—it's a nervous system response - The TIP technique works faster than traditional therapy techniques for acute episodes - You can learn to interrupt the perfectionism-anger cycle before it spirals - Your anger is information about your unmet needs and impossible standards

🔥 TRANSFORM YOUR PERFECTIONIST ANGER WITH OCD INTENSIVES 🔥 Are you tired of getting angry at yourself every time something isn't perfect?This episode gives you a taste of the powerful techniques I teach in my exclusive OCD Intensives program.

If you're a high-achieving woman who: - Gets angry when things don't meet your impossible standards - Feels guilty about your perfectionist anger episodes - Wants to break the cycle of fight-or-flight perfectionism - Is ready to learn advanced nervous system regulation techniques

My OCD Intensives program will teach you not just the TIP technique, but dozens of other strategies specifically designed for perfectionist women who are tired of being controlled by their emotions.

In just 3 weeks, you'll learn to: - Interrupt perfectionist anger before it takes over - Reset your nervous system in under 2 minutes - Create realistic standards that don't trigger fight-or-flight - Build a toolkit of techniques that work for YOUR specific triggers

SPOTS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED! I only accept ONE high-achieving woman per month into this transformative program.

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Don't spend another day being controlled by perfectionist anger. The techniques in this episode are just the beginning—imagine what's possible when you have the full toolkit!

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Your perfectionist anger doesn't define you—it's just information. You deserve to feel calm, confident, and in control of your emotions!

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