Perfectionism Unpacked: When Striving For Excellence Becomes Toxic

An episode of the The Purpose Filter podcast, hosted by Dr. Kathy Zhang, titled "Perfectionism Unpacked: When Striving For Excellence Becomes Toxic" was published on February 21, 2023 and runs 19 minutes.

February 21, 2023 ·19m · The Purpose Filter

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Do you constantly strive for flawlessness in everything you do, but you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and even paralyzed by the pressure to be perfect? What if I told you there's a way out that you can let go of the need to be perfect and EMBRACE your imperfections? This week, we're diving into perfectionism—examining its origins, its impact on our lives and how we can break free from its grasp Together we'll uncover the hidden costs of perfectionism, learn ...

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Do you constantly strive for flawlessness in everything you do, but you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and even paralyzed by the pressure to be perfect? What if I told you there's a way out that you can let go of the need to be perfect and EMBRACE your imperfections? This week, we're diving into perfectionism—examining its origins, its impact on our lives and how we can break free from its grasp Together we'll uncover the hidden costs of perfectionism, learn ...

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