In this second part of my conversation with Andrew Nalband, we discussed in detail skills to manage all the noise that shows up in our heads, what has worked, and what hasn’t worked for him when dealing with a tendency to do things right and perfectly.

Perfectionistic and high-achieving behaviors are very common in different areas of our life, and yet, they can also be a hidden problem for many.

Perfectionistic actions don’t develop from one day to another but over a long period of time. So, likewise, it takes time and practice to change them, learn to behave differently, and take action.

Key Takeaways

• Why meditation/mindfulness practices matter
• The influence of cell phones on our thinking
• The difference between cognitive restructuring and acceptance
• A key question to ask yourself when your mind comes up with a lot of thoughts
• The impact of “positive thinking” in our wellbeing
• How to practice mindfulness on-the-go

About Andrew Nalband

He is a veteran of three classes of Techstars and the former Director of User Experience at Ubersense Inc. (acquired by Hudl in August 2014). Nalband has helped more than 25 companies improve their products, and has driven iPhone apps to the top of the App Store and millions of installs.