Ready to stop letting staying busy, avoiding discomfort + chasing perfection hold you back? In this episode of Fulfilled, Camille sits down with Charlotte (@themindfriend) to dive into these 3 Hidden Traps Keeping You Stuck and how facing them can change everything...
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In today's conversation, we talk about:
Why your brain is wired to avoid discomfort — and how to reframe it
How perfectionism hides as “productive” self-sabotage
The myth of feeling “ready” and how to take action anyway
Why “I’m too busy” might be the most expensive excuse you make
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start — this conversation will show you that time is now.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Discomfort
00:47 The Brain’s Natural Tendency to Avoid Discomfort
01:37 Building Psychological Muscle Through Discomfort
03:42 Perfectionism: A Socially Acceptable Form of Self-Sabotage
03:58 Navigating Change and Uncertainty
04:35 Better Help: Making Therapy Accessible
05:03 The Trap of Perfectionism vs. Striving for Excellence
13:54 Embracing Imperfection and Taking Action
14:58 The Myth of Feeling Ready
17:42 Taking Action Despite Feelings
19:25 Understanding Self-Sabotage Before Big Changes
19:32 The Brain’s Survival Mechanism
23:10 The Negativity Bias and Its Impact
25:07 Differentiating Brain and Consciousness
26:56 Reprogramming Thoughts and Beliefs
32:29 The Cost of Being “Too Busy”
36:23 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More
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