My Psychologist Bestie

The Myth of Perfect


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Perfect (adjective): 1. having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.

2. (verb) to make (something) completely free from faults or defects.

3. (truth) a concept (not a real thing), and thus not objectively attainable. A myth.

Being a perfectionist may seem like a flex and it might help you in some areas of life, but chasing "perfect" almost always takes more than it gives. So join your charmingly imperfect psychologist besties in exploring the power of striving for Good Enough.

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My Psychologist BestieBy Dr. Victoria Barry and Dr. Nicole Young