Lynn Matti
Lynn Matti
16. Forgive Yourself for Being Imperfect.
16. Forgive Yourself for Being Imperfect.
16. Forgive Yourself for Being Imperfect.
Friday 22nd June 2018
Lynn Matti shares her struggles with perfectionism and offers practical tips on self-forgiveness in 'The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast'.
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Lynn Matti
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Sobriety Toolkit
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Imperfection: A Therapist's Journey to Self-Forgiveness
The most challenging thing about forgiveness isn't believing god forgives us or our higher power forgives us. It's learning to forgive and making peace with ourselves.
Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. While it might drive some to achieve great things, for many, it leads to relentless self-criticism and unrealistic expectations. In this episode of 'The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast', Lynn Matti, a clinically trained mental health therapist, opens up about her own struggles with perfectionism and its impact on her life and work. Lynn's candid reflections reveal how perfectionism nearly derailed her motivation, especially when she was knee-deep in research for her podcast.
She discusses the fine line between using perfectionism as a motivator and letting it become a source of obsession and self-doubt. Lynn's experiences are all too relatable for anyone who has ever felt crushed by the weight of their own high standards. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Lynn offers practical advice on how to navigate the tricky waters of self-forgiveness.
She talks about the importance of acknowledging our mistakes and making amends, not just with others but with ourselves. Her tips on self-forgiveness are grounded in both professional expertise and personal experience, making them accessible and actionable. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the idea that forgiveness is a process. It's not something that happens overnight, and it often requires us to sit with our feelings before we can truly let go.
Lynn emphasizes that guilt can come in waves, but learning to acknowledge these feelings and move forward is crucial for our well-being. For anyone struggling with perfectionism or the burden of guilt, this episode offers a compassionate guide to finding balance and self-acceptance. Lynn's heartfelt advice serves as a reminder that imperfection is part of being human, and learning to forgive ourselves is an essential step towards a healthier, happier life.