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
Jan 26
285 — Why Excellence Is About Who You Become, Not What You Achieve with Performance Expert Brad Stulberg
Do you feel like you’re just going through the motions? Or do you think you don't the time or energy to excel at anything? If you want to find more meaning and fulfillment without doing a cold plunge at 3 a.m., this episode is for you. My guest is Brad Stulberg, a best-selling au ... Show More
41m 54s
Jan 19
283 — How to Stop Feeling Invisible and Start Feeling Like You Matter with Journalist Jennifer Wallace
Do you ever feel like you don’t have a reason to get out of bed? Or maybe you feel lonely, even when you’re in a room full of people? If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to feel valued and important, this episode is for you. My guest is Jennifer Wallace, a journalist and ... Show More
41m 30s
Sep 2021
749 - The Truth About Perfectionism
Get this episode ad-free when you join TLBC+ today: https://tlbc.co/join In this episode, I share the truth about perfectionism. Get excited, because this is Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. Welcome to another episode of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes where I share research-backed strategies yo ... Show More
16m 5s
Jul 2022
Perfectionism: When good is never good enough, with Gordon Flett, PhD, and Bonnie Zucker, PsyD
Perfectionism might seem like a minor hurdle to overcome – or even a welcome personality trait. But perfectionism is different from simply striving for excellence and perfectionistic people are at higher risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Perfectionis ... Show More
33m 30s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Whilst striving for perfection mig ... Show More