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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