Perfectionism was first discussed in psychiatry and psychologist circles in 1965 when M H Hollender described perfectionism from a psycho-pathological perspective as a demand to oneself or others of a higher quality of performance than that required by the situation.

In most cases, I think most of us assume that some levels of perfectionism are important. It's important to do things to a high standard, it shows pride, motivation and conscientiousness.

Unfortunately, it also leads to higher levels of stress, anxiety and burnout and is stealing our moments of joy.

Listen in to gain some a deeper understanding of perfectionism and what you can do to begin to minimise this personality trait within yourself (also a perfect episode for anyone living with a perfectionist :-)

To learn more about perfectionism, check out the resources below:

50 Perfectionism Quotes To Let Go Of The Need To Be Perfect: https://www.shinesheets.com/perfectionism-quotes/

Genetic and environmental contributions to perfectionism and its common factors: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165178115306752#preview-section-references

The Pros and Cons of Perfectionism, According to Research: https://hbr.org/2018/12/the-pros-and-cons-of-perfectionism-according-to-research

The importance of happiness chemicals in the body: https://www.nib.com.au/the-checkup/importance-of-happiness-chemicals-in-the-body

Name it to Tame it: https://mindfulness.com/mindful-living/name-it-to-tame-it

Thank you so much for listening.

If you have a topic you would love to get my perspective on, please submit it here: https://lorimoore.co/podcast/ask-for-advice/

If you have enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and share it across your socials.

Connect with me:
FB: Live Mindfully with Lori Moore
IG: @lifewithlori_
Email: [email protected]

Podcast Music by lvymusic from Pixabay