If you struggle with perfectionism, this episode offers practical insights and encouragement.

In this episode, I share a personal story about perfectionism and how it shows up in everyday life, from social situations to personal challenges.

I explore the roots of perfectionism, its links to anxiety, shame, and self-criticism, and how it can hold us back.

You'll learn a simple three-step process to soften, soothe, and allow your experience, helping you develop self-compassion.

I also discuss the balance between pushing your limits and being self-critical, with real-life examples.

You might like this podcast next: How do I Stop Self-Criticism?

Citations

• What is eldest daughter syndrome? https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/family-friends/eldest-daughter-syndrome-perfectionist/834442
• Behav Ther. 2020 May;51(3):488-502.doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2019.09.002. Epub 2019 Sep 12. A Neuropsychological Investigation of Perfectionism Anthony Robinson  1 , Amitai Abramovitch  2  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32402263/
• Behaviour Research and Therapy Volume 40, Issue 7, July 2002, Pages 773-791 Clinical perfectionism: a cognitive–behavioural analysis. Author links open overlay panel Roz Shafran Christopher G. Fairburn https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0005796701000596
• Working with Perfectionism. Nicabm. https://www.nicabm.com/topic/perfectionism/ 

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