Holding yourself to impossibly high standards is self-defeating and makes for a miserable life. Can Dr Laurie Santos find ways to tackle her constant perfectionism so she can perform better and have more fun?
She hears from researcher Thomas Curran about a worrying growth in perfectionism in society, and asks "recovering perfectionist" Jordana Confino how to tackle the nagging voice in your head telling you to always push yourself and work harder.
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06/03/24 • 29 min
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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos - How to Fight Perfectionism
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Pushkin. As a happiness expert, I'm used to speaking pretty openly about my own wellbeing. I often feel questions about my mental health from journalists, fellow podcast hosts, and fans just like you. I'm happy to share the things that I use to improve my well being. But there is one comment I sometimes get in conversations like these that does bother me a bit. Laurie. Some interviewer will say, I bet you never struggle when it comes to improving
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