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Sep 2023
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34 — Stop Being a Perfectionist and Embr...

Amy Morin
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Perfectionism takes a serious toll on your mental health and well-being. It's often driven by the fear of not being good enough and involves a desire to get validation from others. It often leads to anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Fortunately, there are some things that can help you give up the need to appear perfect. Thomas Curran, a psychology profess ... Show More
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