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Perfectionism is Ruining Your Life (Observations and Solutions)
"Perfection is not attainable, but oddly, we keep trying."
Perfectionism Is Destructive
In a previous article on Finding My Psych, we explored the application of the Triple Column Technique on addressing perfectionism. Today, in this solo episode, I addressed my own experience with perfectionism and provide some suggestions for containment.
I see perfectionism in my day-to-day at work as a healthcare professional. While this approach can be viewed as an asset, the approach lacks sustainability. It leads to increased anxiety and often results in failing to start projects where the ideal state is unachievable.
Perfectionism also affects my role as a runner and a vegan. In the end, an all-or-nothing approach is destined to cause anxiety and derailment. In the past, it has even caused me to pull out of races. There is no doubt that perfectionism is pervasive regardless of the role play. Furthermore, seeking perfection leads to an inability to sustain a lifestyle and wellness goals.
Episode Outline
Welcome to Episode 52: Perfectionism Is Ruining your Life
What We Do:Behavioural Medicine and Health PsychologyProviding easily accessible content designed to help you design your own transformative experience.Today:I share my own experience with perfectionism at work, as a runner, and a vegan.I review some general observations about perfectionism and some approaches that can help contain this destructive approach.Services Review:Finding My Psych offers three core services focused on promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.Foundations: Wellness Planning Workshop - Starts September 12th (4 weeks)Walking For Vitality: Powering Up - Starts October 10th (4 weeks)Running For Fitness: 5k Build-Up - Starts September 4th (12 Weeks)
Perfectionism Is Destructive
Overview:Results in an anxious person intolerant of anything but the ideal state.Ignores the long range nature personal development.Primary Observations:Perfectionism should not be confused with excellence -Excellence is a long and winding road. Perfectionism attempts to hack to the final outcome.It promotes all or nothing thinking.It keeps you from starting.It increases stress hormones.It leads to you quitting.Suggestions:Ask, "What If" questions.Accept your fallibility - You are human.Accept that not every obstacle and your reaction is a learning/teachable moment.Break things up : ST, MT, LT.Multiple measures over one.
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By Jerod Killick, M.S."Perfection is not attainable, but oddly, we keep trying."
Perfectionism Is Destructive
In a previous article on Finding My Psych, we explored the application of the Triple Column Technique on addressing perfectionism. Today, in this solo episode, I addressed my own experience with perfectionism and provide some suggestions for containment.
I see perfectionism in my day-to-day at work as a healthcare professional. While this approach can be viewed as an asset, the approach lacks sustainability. It leads to increased anxiety and often results in failing to start projects where the ideal state is unachievable.
Perfectionism also affects my role as a runner and a vegan. In the end, an all-or-nothing approach is destined to cause anxiety and derailment. In the past, it has even caused me to pull out of races. There is no doubt that perfectionism is pervasive regardless of the role play. Furthermore, seeking perfection leads to an inability to sustain a lifestyle and wellness goals.
Episode Outline
Welcome to Episode 52: Perfectionism Is Ruining your Life
What We Do:Behavioural Medicine and Health PsychologyProviding easily accessible content designed to help you design your own transformative experience.Today:I share my own experience with perfectionism at work, as a runner, and a vegan.I review some general observations about perfectionism and some approaches that can help contain this destructive approach.Services Review:Finding My Psych offers three core services focused on promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.Foundations: Wellness Planning Workshop - Starts September 12th (4 weeks)Walking For Vitality: Powering Up - Starts October 10th (4 weeks)Running For Fitness: 5k Build-Up - Starts September 4th (12 Weeks)
Perfectionism Is Destructive
Overview:Results in an anxious person intolerant of anything but the ideal state.Ignores the long range nature personal development.Primary Observations:Perfectionism should not be confused with excellence -Excellence is a long and winding road. Perfectionism attempts to hack to the final outcome.It promotes all or nothing thinking.It keeps you from starting.It increases stress hormones.It leads to you quitting.Suggestions:Ask, "What If" questions.Accept your fallibility - You are human.Accept that not every obstacle and your reaction is a learning/teachable moment.Break things up : ST, MT, LT.Multiple measures over one.