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Summary
In this episode, Andrew and Tamara discuss how to overcome perfectionism and the feeling of being responsible for everything. They share their personal experiences with perfectionism and offer strategies for dealing with it. They emphasize the importance of recognizing when perfectionism becomes toxic and seeking therapy or group therapy for support. They also encourage listeners to celebrate small wins and find joy in the process. The conversation highlights the connection between perfectionism and creativity and the need for a supportive community.
Keywords
perfectionism, responsibility, overcoming, toxic, therapy, group therapy, small wins, joy, creativity, community
Sound Bites
"How do you overcome perfectionism and the feeling of being responsible for everything?"
"Perfectionism is something that you work on and find strategies to deal with."
"When perfectionism becomes toxic, therapy is important."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
05:14 Differentiating Toxic and Beneficial Perfectionism
08:40 Understanding the Root Causes of Perfectionism
12:06 Fear of Imperfection and Fear of Failure
21:41 Reaching Out for Support
25:59 Closing Remarks
