Episode 47 - Why perfectionism is, at best, unhelpful and, at worst, a serious problem. We explore what perfectionism is and how to deal with it wherever it appears.
Some of the USEFUL stuff in there is:
- The link between perfectionism and competitiveness
- Where both of mine came from (I'm better now!)
- Why you should never declare perfectionism as a 'weakness' in an interview
- What perfectionism is, according to Steve and Lisa at the table
- What research says the different kinds of perfectionism are
- Adaptive and Maladaptive
- Self-Oriented - Other-Oriented - Socially Prescribed
- The worrying research that shows how it can be linked to mental health issues
- It's growing - especially among the younger generation
- The 6 disadvantages of perfectionism
- Why you should listen to Super Pee Pee time
- 6 ways of dealing with perfectionism in others
- How to deal with it if you manage people who have it
- 10 tips on dealing with your own perfectionism
- Baby steps
- Focus on what's enjoyable
- Be self-aware
- Focus on the positive
- Meditate
- Focus on the journey, not the destination
- Record your progress - not the target
- Laugh (a lot)
- Get inspired by dreamers and risk takers
- Embrace the idea that you are NOT in control
Here's all the research and links:
