EP143: Overcoming Perfectionism and Burnout with Psychotherapist Yu Tong Hannah Lin

The And She Looked Up Podcast

Toronto based registered social worker and psychotherapist, Yu Tong Hannah Lin, joins Melissa to explore how we, as working creatives, can manage and overcome the ongoing challenges perfectionism and burnout present to our work. Hannah shares valuable insights that will help us understand and identify when perfectionism and/or burnout are creeping into our lives and businesses (and what to do when it's impacting our work). And, she shares some of the proactive steps we can all take to protect our mental health, our creativity and our businesses.
This episode is brought to you by Fine Lime Designs Illustrations
This is a great episodes for creatives who:

• have, or are, struggling with either perfectionism or burnout (or both)
• need help identifying signs or patterns that might signal perfectionism or burnout are creeping in
• need help with breaking the cycle of burnout (it is often cyclical)
• are feeling challenged by societal and cultural expectations that push them to "get it right" or "do all the things and do them well" all the time
• need some actionable tips and steps to take to manage perfectionism and burnout in their work and life
• would like to work with a mental health professional but aren't sure how to find the right person

For a summary of this episode and all the links mentioned please visit:
Episode 143: Overcoming Perfectionism & Burnout with Hannah Lim
You can learn more about Hannah and her practice at her website www.yutonghannahlin.com. Follow her on Instagram @hannahlin.therapy
You can find Melissa at finelimedesigns.com, finelimeillustrations.com or on Instagram @finelimedesigns.

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Each week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys and their best business tips, as well as the creative and business mindset issues all creative entrepreneurs struggle with. This podcast is for Canadian artists, makers and creators who want to find a way to make a living doing what they love.
Your host, Melissa Hartfiel (@finelimedesigns), left a 20 year career in corporate retail and has been happily self-employed as a working creative since 2010. She's a graphic designer, writer and illustrator as well as the co-founder of a multi-six figure a year business in the digital content space. She resides just outside of Vancouver, BC.

Chapter

1. Perfectionism and Burnout for Working Creatives (00:00:00)

2. Perfectionism (00:08:20)

3. Perfectionism and Its Impact on Individuals (00:16:04)

4. Letting Go of Perfectionism (00:29:30)

5. Mastermind Groups, Perfectionism, and Burnout (00:34:29)

6. Navigating Burnout and Cultivating Patience (00:45:52)

7. Support Systems and Self-Care for Creatives (00:50:55)

8. Finding a Mental Health Provider Tips (01:02:13)

9. Thank You for Joining Us (01:07:39)