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Make this important mindset shift.

The VA Buzz. A free=2C weekly newsletter for Virtual Assistants on...
July 18=2C 2024=2C Issue #217

** Hello!
------------------------------------------------------------

Belinda Sandor

I hear people say=2C with pride=2C that they=E2=80=99re perfectionists.

What=E2=80=99s interesting to me about this is that without understanding=
 the limitations of perfectionism=2C you might think perfectionists hold t=
hemselves to high standards and deliver exceptional work=2C whether buildi=
ng a website or baking a cake.

That sounds pretty good - until you understand what=E2=80=99s underneath.

As a recovered perfectionist=2C I can tell you this mindset generally resu=
lts in two outcomes:
1. Holding yourself to a standard so high that taking the first step becom=
es impossible.
2. Working feverishly to achieve an unattainable standard=E2=80=A6 immedia=
tely.

Either approach leaves the perfectionist feeling unaccomplished and result=
s in quitting or abandoning the project entirely.

Perfectionism isn=E2=80=99t a superpower. Perfectionism is a super-stopper=
=2E

Once I realized how my perfectionism was holding me back=2C I learned to b=
e empowered by my high standards and set realistic goals.

I left behind the false belief that giving up my perfectionist mindset wou=
ld make me lazy or deliver sloppy or thoughtless work.

I saw the benefits immediately. I was able to begin new projects and see t=
hem to the end by giving myself the grace to make improvements as I worked=
 through the project and gained experience and knowledge.

Here=E2=80=99s how to get started making the shift:
1. Believe in yourself. In my case=2C I learned to soothe myself at the be=
ginning of each project. I gently spoke to myself=2C saying things like:=
 =E2=80=9CYou always produce good work=2C=E2=80=9D =E2=80=9CBe patient wit=
h yourself; you can do this=2C=E2=80=9D and =E2=80=9CJust focus on this pa=
rt=2C and when you=E2=80=99re finished=2C move on.=E2=80=9D This helped me=
 with being overwhelmed and giving in to imposter syndrome.

2. Get into action. Action quiets the voices=2C so the sooner you take a s=
tep=2C the quieter the inside of your head will be. Make a short list of t=
hree things you can do immediately to get started. Work on them one at a t=
ime and then move on. Add the next steps to your list and repeat. Sectioni=
ng off the project helps keep you focused and feeling the momentum.

3. Celebrate. When you make progress=2C make it a BIG deal. Tell your supp=
ortive friends or spouse=2C and write about it in your journal. Look at yo=
ur progress repeatedly and tell yourself how fabulous you are. It might fe=
el silly at first=2C but there=E2=80=99s a lot of satisfaction to be found=
 in acknowledging progress.

Perfectionism doesn=E2=80=99t stop mistakes from happening. Embracing that=
 they are a natural part of the learning process and asking=2C =E2=80=9CWh=
at can I learn from this?=E2=80=9D and =E2=80=9CHow can I improve next tim=
e?=E2=80=9D will keep your projects moving forward and your mind sharp. It=
=E2=80=99s a much nicer way to live.

All the best=2C
Belinda
Belinda Sandor
Founder and Chief Cheerleader
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=09<li style=3D"mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-=
webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Holding yourself to a standard so high tha=
t taking the first step becomes impossible.</li>
=09<li style=3D"mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-=
webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Working feverishly to achieve an unattaina=
ble standard=E2=80=A6 <em>immediately</em>.</li>
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Either approach leaves the perfectionist feeling unaccomplished and result=
s in quitting or abandoning the project entirely.<br>
<br>
<strong>Perfectionism isn=E2=80=99t a superpower. Perfectionism is a super=
-<em>stopper</em>.</strong><br>
<br>
Once I realized how my perfectionism was holding me back=2C I learned to b=
e empowered by my high standards and set realistic goals.<br>
<br>
<strong>I left behind the false belief that giving up my perfectionist min=
dset would make me lazy or deliver sloppy or thoughtless work.</strong><br=
>
<br>
I saw the benefits immediately. I was able to begin new projects and see t=
hem to the end by giving myself the grace to make improvements as I worked=
 through the project and gained experience and knowledge.<br>
<br>
<strong>Here=E2=80=99s how to get started making the shift:</strong>

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=09<li style=3D"mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-=
webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Believe in yourself.</strong> In m=
y case=2C I learned to soothe myself at the beginning of each project. I g=
ently spoke to myself=2C saying things like: =E2=80=9CYou always produce g=
ood work=2C=E2=80=9D =E2=80=9CBe patient with yourself; you can do this=2C=
=E2=80=9D and =E2=80=9CJust focus on this part=2C and when you=E2=80=99re=
 finished=2C move on.=E2=80=9D This helped me with being overwhelmed and g=
iving in to&nbsp;imposter syndrome.<br>
=09&nbsp;</li>
=09<li style=3D"mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-=
webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Get into action. </strong>Action q=
uiets the voices=2C so the sooner you take a step=2C the quieter the insid=
e of your head will be. Make a short list of three things you can do immed=
iately to get started. Work on them <strong><em>one at a time</em></strong=
> and then move on. Add the next steps to your list and repeat. Sectioning=
 off the project helps keep you focused and feeling the momentum.<br>
=09&nbsp;</li>
=09<li style=3D"mso-line-height-rule: exactly;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-=
webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Celebrate. </strong>When you make=
 progress=2C make it a BIG deal. Tell your <em>supportive</em> friends or=
 spouse=2C and write about it in your journal. Look at your progress repea=
tedly and tell yourself how fabulous you are. It might feel silly at first=
=2C but there=E2=80=99s a lot of satisfaction to be found in acknowledging=
 progress.</li>
</ol>

<p style=3D"font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;margin: 10px 0;padding:=
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ize-adjust: 100%;color: #202020;font-family: Helvetica;font-size: 16px;lin=
e-height: 150%;text-align: left;">Perfectionism doesn=E2=80=99t stop mista=
kes from happening. Embracing that they are a natural part of the learning=
 process and asking=2C =E2=80=9CWhat can I learn from this?=E2=80=9D and=
 =E2=80=9CHow can I improve next time?=E2=80=9D will keep your projects mo=
ving forward and your mind sharp. It=E2=80=99s a much nicer way to live.<b=
r>
&nbsp;<br>
All the best=2C<br>
<img alt=3D"Belinda" data-file-id=3D"6621860" height=3D"49" src=3D"https:/=
/mcusercontent.com/329129029ab35cbb26ae77f1c/images/4dd00c6c-8ebf-4461-69a=
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uot;=2C helvetica=2C arial=2C sans-serif;border: 0px;width: 150px;height:=
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de: bicubic;" width=3D"150"></p>
Belinda Sandor<br>
Founder and Chief Cheerleader<br>
The VA Connection=C2=AE
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Registration is still open for our second annu=
al The VA Connection=C2=AE LIVE Conference in Spartanburg on November 8 -=
 10!!<br>
<br>
We have a fantastic lineup of amazing speakers (that continues to grow)!!<=
br>
<br>
<strong>Don't miss this transformational event that's happening LIVE and i=
n person=2C and get ready to be inspired to STEP INTO YOUR POWER.</strong>=
<br>
<br>
This expanded two-full-day gathering (three days if you choose VIP) is equ=
al parts deep dive=2C inspiration=2C and powerful community building.<br>
<br>
<strong>This is for you if:</strong><br>
<img alt=3D"=F0=9F=9A=80" height=3D"16" referrerpolicy=3D"origin-when-cros=
s-origin" src=3D"https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/=
1f680.png" width=3D"16" style=3D"border: 0;height: auto !important;outline=
: none;text-decoration: none;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;"> you want t=
o take your business to the next level<br>
<img alt=3D"=F0=9F=9A=80" height=3D"16" referrerpolicy=3D"origin-when-cros=
s-origin" src=3D"https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/=
1f680.png" width=3D"16" style=3D"border: 0;height: auto !important;outline=
: none;text-decoration: none;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;"> you feel a=
 tug to connect with our community<br>
<img alt=3D"=F0=9F=9A=80" height=3D"16" referrerpolicy=3D"origin-when-cros=
s-origin" src=3D"https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/=
1f680.png" width=3D"16" style=3D"border: 0;height: auto !important;outline=
: none;text-decoration: none;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;"> you experi=
ence growth by hearing inspiring and actionable stories<br>
<img alt=3D"=F0=9F=9A=80" height=3D"16" referrerpolicy=3D"origin-when-cros=
s-origin" src=3D"https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/=
1f680.png" width=3D"16" style=3D"border: 0;height: auto !important;outline=
: none;text-decoration: none;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;"> you're cra=
ving deeper connection with people who are just like you=E2=80=A6 people w=
ho get it!<br>
<img alt=3D"=F0=9F=9A=80" height=3D"16" referrerpolicy=3D"origin-when-cros=
s-origin" src=3D"https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/=
1f680.png" width=3D"16" style=3D"border: 0;height: auto !important;outline=
: none;text-decoration: none;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;"> you want t=
o network with other powerful women and leave with a contact list full of=
 new friends<br>
<img alt=3D"=F0=9F=9A=80" height=3D"16" referrerpolicy=3D"origin-when-cros=
s-origin" src=3D"https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc6/1/16/=
1f680.png" width=3D"16" style=3D"border: 0;height: auto !important;outline=
: none;text-decoration: none;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;"> you want t=
o come to South Carolina and get a giant hug from me!<br>
<br>
<strong>Early Bird Pricing is available until July 26th!</strong><br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:18px">Learn more and sign up here: <a href=3D"htt=
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lor:#B22222">Lessons from the Cockpit:&nbsp;Is Being a Virtual Assistant F=
or You?</span><br>
Tuesday=2C July 16=2C 2024 at 10:30 AM ET</strong></span></h3>

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style: normal;font-weight: bold;line-height: 125%;letter-spacing: normal;t=
ext-align: left;"><span style=3D"font-size:22px"><strong><span style=3D"co=
lor:#B22222">The RocketGirl Show: Does Imposter Syndrome Ever Go Away?</sp=
an><br>
Thursday=2C July 18=2C 2024 at 11:30 AM ET</strong></span></h3>

<p dir=3D"ltr" style=3D"margin: 10px 0;padding: 0;mso-line-height-rule: ex=
actly;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #20=
2020;font-family: Helvetica;font-size: 16px;line-height: 150%;text-align:=
 left;"><img align=3D"right" alt=3D"The RocketGirl Show. Getting Your VA B=
usiness Ready for Blast Off" data-file-id=3D"6935581" height=3D"166" src=
=3D"https://mcusercontent.com/329129029ab35cbb26ae77f1c/images/6fd7c0cc-18=
94-42a7-ace7-63c726b704d1.jpg" style=3D"border: 0px initial;width: 250px;h=
eight: 166px;margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;outline: none;text-decoration: none=
;-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;" width=3D"250">Imposter Syndrome is that=
&nbsp;terrible voice in your head telling you that you=E2=80=99re not good=
 enough=2C you don=E2=80=99t have what it takes=2C and you=E2=80=99ll neve=
r amount to anything.<br>
<br>
<strong>It can&nbsp;come out of the blue when we least expect it =E2=80=93=
 and it=E2=80=99s never pleasant.</strong> The first thing I want you to k=
now is that it=E2=80=99s normal. Everyone has it =E2=80=93 period. So=2C i=
f you=E2=80=99re someone who thinks you=E2=80=99re the only one (like I di=
d)=2C you=E2=80=99re not.<br>
<br>
<strong>In this episode of the RocketGirl Show=2C we'll talk about the pow=
er of self-talk and conquer Imposter Syndrome one step at a time=2C and re=
gain control of your journey.<br>
<br>
<a href=3D"https://thevaconnection.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3D32=
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