Overcomoing Perfectionism – STP047

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: The Curran and Hill meta-analysis of undergraduates from 1989 to 2016 Hewett and Flett on the 3 different types of perfectionism Psychology Today - The Challenge Of Perfectionism BBC Future - The Dangerous Downsides of Perfectionism The University of North Carolina study showing the connection between perfectionism and psychopathology The 6 key problems with perfectionism according to careeraddict.com Super Pee Pee Time - it's bonkers and I love it! Psychology Today - Alan A Cavaiola on dealing with perfectionists The book "Impossible To Please" by Cavailoa and Lavender Harvard Business Review - How to manage a perfectionist Tiny Buddha - The one thing you need to know to overcome perfectionism The Muse - How to stop perfectionism from ruining your life Psychology Today - 5 ways to overcome fear of failure and perfectionism Very Well Mind - Overcoming perfectionism