How to overcome the control of perfectionism
How do you look at your mistakes? Do you look at them as opportunities or as failures? If you’re a perfectionist like me, you may view them as the latter. And as Christians, we try to hold ourselves to excellence, but we can often cross the line to what God never called us to be, perfect.
My guest, Rev. Jocelyn Jones, is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She holds a master’s degree in theological studies, is an ordained minister, and is the founder of Faith on the Journey Counseling. With her extensive background, Jocelyn has achieved a lot but has had to fight perfectionism. However, because of our good God, she has found strategies that work to combat perfectionism and was gracious enough to share them with me.
If you carry the heavy burden of perfectionism, Jocelyn’s insights will help you start your breakthrough journey.
So, let your perfectionist guard down and soak in the words and wisdom as Jocelyn shares her strategies for overcoming the control of perfectionism.
About Rev. Jocelyn J. Jones
Jocelyn J. Jones is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in journalism. After receiving her B.A., Jocelyn accepted a position at channel 20, WYCC. She eventually left the television industry to work as the Violence Prevention Manager at the ARK of St. Sabina, a youth center on Chicago’s south side. She was promoted to Executive Director of the agency. Jocelyn earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago. After accepting her call to ministry, she completed her master’s degree in theological studies from McCormick Theological Seminary. Jocelyn is an ordained minister and the founder of Faith on the Journey Counseling. She is the author of the book, Breaking the Power of the Mask and a training facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute.
Key Takeaways:
- What strategies you can put in place to fight perfectionism
- How to look at mistakes as opportunities to grow rather than view them as failures
- The difference between the excellence that God calls us to and perfectionism
- Specific Scriptures and Truth to speak over yourself when facing the ugly side of perfectionism
Connect with Jocelyn J. Jones
To connect with Jocelyn, find her on social media on Instagram or Youtube and via her website.
Resources Mentioned
Faith on the Journey Christian Counseling
Breaking the Power of the Mask: Discover Healing, Freedom, and Joy on Your Journey with God (book) and workbook
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