Episode 104: “That’s probably my first problem, is I think I have free time.”
Calling all perfectionists, overachievers, and recovering gifted kids—have we got a “Currently Obsessed” episode for you. Join C+D as they vent their frustrations with setting unreasonable expectations for themselves and share tips to help you fight your own brain raccoons. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.
Links To Give You Life:
Give your WFH setup a glow up with the bluetooth keyboard of your dreams
Bless your curls with buzzworthy treatment to keep your curly hair healthy, voluminous, and luscious with this Avon Elastine PropoliThera Curl Cream
Follow these “8 Ways to Stop Being a Perfectionist” to help keep yourself sane
For this week’s #AskReddit segment, C asks, “What meal leftovers do you like best when served cold?” while D asks, “What did that one teacher do to you that you'll never forget?”
If you want to vent your own perfectionism frustrations or share what you’re obsessed with, email the hosts of the “Currently Obsessed” podcast directly at currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and stay obsessed!
Episode Guide: (00:00) D’s obsession with her new bluetooth keyboard (06:45) C’s obsession with Avon Elastine PropoliThera Curl Cream (11:15) Recovering Gifted Kid Syndrome™ and the perfectionism struggle (17:00) Fight the Brain Raccoons™ with or without external validation (20:15) Self-inflicted deadlines and, “We were taught to get an A; we weren’t taught healthy study habits.” (26:00) “Everything feels like work” when we work from home (31:15) “8 Ways to Stop Being a Perfectionist” (40:20) #AskReddit on leftovers and teachers
