EPISODE · Nov 6, 2023 · 20 MIN
Perfectionism: It’s leading to procrastination
from Returning to Us · host Lauren Spigelmyer
Are you a perfectionist? We live in a world where everyone is striving for perfection, but it's an impossible goal. Because perfection doesn't exist, the more you chase it the more likely you are to experience anxiety and depression. In this episode Lauren walks us through the dangers of perfectionism, its connections to anxiety and depression, and how you can practice self-love to turn these thoughts and habits around. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: What strategies can we give students to help them cope?Try-at-home tip: Tuning into ScentOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: #teleteaching, #virtualeducation, #onlineedThe First Step to Emotional RegulationKnow Thyself: Initial Steps for a Self-Care PracticeCommunicating with Kids: Saying How You FeelPodcast:How Emotional States Impact LearningMemory Hacks for Better ProductivityHow to Get and Keep Students' AttentionQuestions and Answers from Listeners Our Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm: How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Are you a perfectionist? We live in a world where everyone is striving for perfection, but it's an impossible goal. Because perfection doesn't exist, the more you chase it the more likely you are to experience anxiety and depression. In this episode Lauren walks us through the dangers of perfectionism, its connections to anxiety and depression, and how you can practice self-love to turn these thoughts and habits around. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode:...
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