Reframing Our Mindset Around High Achievement and Perfectionism with Dr. Z

Dr. Zurita Ona (Dr. Z) is a licensed clinical psychologist who founded the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center where she runs an outpatient program integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). She is experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults with OCD, trauma, anxiety and emotional regulation problems. Her work is dedicated to helping clients get “unstuck” and living the life they want to live.  She is the author of several books, including her recent publication Acceptance and Commitment Skills for Perfectionism and High-Achieving Behaviors: Do Things Your Way, Be Yourself and Live a Purposeful Life.  In this week’s episode, Sonya and Dr. Z tackled topics such as achievement, perfectionism, overworking, values and much more. Key Takeaways: Healthy high achievement Perfectionistic actions How we tie sense of accomplishment with sense of self Perfectionism and seeking control What to do when you are stuck The optimal amount of hard work Striving to be the best without comparison Perfectionism and passion Celebrating success Controlling the controllables Links: Learn more about Dr. Z Listen to Dr. Z's podcast - Playing-it-safe Check out Dr. Z's latest book Learn more about Dr. Z's practice Sign up for my weekly newsletter!