Perfectionism may seem, well, perfect at first glance, however, growing evidence suggests it can affect many facets of life including meaningfulness, satisfaction, and overall work/life balance. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana define perfectionism, give real-life examples of the impact it can have on those around you, and list some strategies to overcome perfectionist tendencies.
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