Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there is no such thing as perfect. Yet, striving to obtaining a level of perfectionism is enticing if not addictive because when we invariably do experience shame, judgment, and blame and we often believe it's because we weren't perfect enough, so we try harder and harder...
In this week's episode, we share:
What perfectionism is and how it shows up
The myths around perfectionism
Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism
3 steps to start overcoming perfectionism Notable mentions from the show:
Brene Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection
Generation Wealth on Netflix
Tucker Budzyn The Golden Retriever
Dr. Kristin Neff Self Compassion Assessment