Podcast #363

Always aiming for perfection might be the one thing that is keeping you from the results you want in life. What exactly is a perfectionist though, and how do you know if you struggle with perfectionism or not? This episode will reveal 10 signs to help you determine if you are a perfectionist and will coach you with 7 tips to stop letting perfection stop you. If you struggle with getting in your own way, or with being your own worst enemy, then this podcast episode is for you. Listen to the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/363 

In this podcast episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about:

* What perfection mindset really is and how to know if you are perfectionist or not* How to stop being your own worst enemy and stop the cycle of perfection (and what being your own worst enemy actually looks like)* A major shift I'm making to the Confidence Podcast ... plus my newest course that will mobilize a new level of freedom and confidence in your life if you are someone who struggles with perfectionism

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PERFECTIONIST? PERFECTIONISM, WHAT IT IS?

Definition of perfectionism:

Perfectionism, in psychology, is a personality trait characterized by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting high-performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfectionism_(psychology))

Is perfectionism a mental disorder?

Perfectionism is a risk factor for obsessive-compulsive disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, eating disorders, social anxiety, social phobia, body dysmorphic disorder, workaholism, self-harm, substance abuse, and clinical depression as well as physical problems like chronic stress, and heart disease. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfectionism_(psychology)

According to Psychology Today: 

Perfectionism is a trait that makes life an endless report card on accomplishments or looks. A fast and enduring track to unhappiness, it is often accompanied by depression and eating disorders. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/perfectionism)