What if perfectionism is the very thing stopping you from making progress? Perfectionism is one of the biggest things that can keep you from moving forward, even when you’re doing your best. It’s that nagging feeling that you need to do more, do it better, or get everything just right before you can take action. But what if trying to be perfect is actually holding you back? In this episode, I’ll explore how perfectionism can keep you stuck and prevent you from moving forward. We’ll dive into how to recognise perfectionist tendencies and the impact they have, while also showing you how embracing a “good enough” mindset can free you up to make real progress. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/234
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233. Stop Chasing Calm: Emotions to Aim for Instead
What if striving for calm is actually holding you back? In today's episode, I’m diving into why the pursuit of calm might not be the goal you think it is. Calm seems like the ultimate emotional state, the one where everything is manageable, controlled, and together. But what if it’s setting you up to fail? In this episode, I’m going to challenge the idea of calm as the ultimate goal. Instead, I’ll show you why emotional range and agility are far more valuable. I'll share what emotional states are actually more useful and achievable in tough moments, and how developing your emotional capacity and self-trust creates the genuine relief you’re after, without suppressing what you're feeling. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/233
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232. When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Rejection
What if your quest for self-improvement is actually a form of self-rejection? In today’s episode, I explore how perfectionism, shame, and hustle culture can sneak into your personal growth journey. I break down how self-improvement can become a weapon used against yourself, from confusing productivity with self-worth to using self-awareness as evidence that you're still not doing enough. These patterns keep you stuck in cycles of never feeling good enough. This episode will help you recognise when your goals and growth are driven by self-rejection rather than self-respect, and how to shift into making choices from a place of already being enough. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/232
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231. Living by Design: How One Year Can Transform Your Life
What could your life look like in a year if you chose to live by design instead of by default? In this episode, I invite you to reflect on how your choices today shape the person you’ll become. It’s not about setting goals or resolutions, but about stepping into a version of yourself that feels almost unrecognisable — in the best way. Living by design requires intentional choices, commitment, and the willingness to push through discomfort. Whether in personal growth, relationships, or work, the key is to take consistent action, even when conditions don’t feel perfect. A year can bring profound transformation when you commit to the journey. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/231
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230. Sneaky Ways That We Count Ourselves Out
Are you counting yourself out even before someone else does? The systems we live in frequently work to limit our potential, but too often we do their work for them by counting ourselves out before anyone else has the chance. I explore the ways we pre-reject ourselves, both in obvious ways like not applying for opportunities, and in sneakier forms that masquerade as being practical or realistic. By recognising these patterns, we can begin making different choices and stop doing the system's work of limiting ourselves. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/230
Do you wish you had more confidence? Less stress? Some guidance for going after your goals? If so, this podcast is for you. Join Master Certified Life Coach and author of Period Power, Maisie Hill, as she shares insights and strategies that you can start applying today.
Each episode will help you identify and free yourself from your limiting beliefs so you can stop hiding and start shining. You’ll get answers to questions like:
How do I build my self-confidence?
Why is my inner critic so loud?
How do I decrease my stress and anxiety?
How can I care less about what others think?
Why do I feel so stuck and how do I get unstuck?
With two decades of professional experience under her belt, Maisie helps you drop the cycle of inner criticism, shame, and self-judgement so you can feel at home in your mind and body.
For more information on how Maisie can help you transform your life from the inside out and for other free resources, visit maisiehill.com.
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