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Nov 2021
1h 8m

Moving Past Perfectionism and Unhealthy ...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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How can we aim high, achieve our goals, and get what we want out of life without falling prey to unhealthy striving and excessive perfectionism? Dr. Diana Hill joins Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson to explore the costs of perfectionism, productivity anxiety, psychological flexibility, calming the threat system, and how we can go from striving to thriving.  About ... Show More
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