Perfectionism: what it is and how to change it

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might HelpOn today's show, we get stuck into all things perfectionism. We unpack the difference between helpful and unhelpful perfectionism and how we can deal with perfectionistic thinking.You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - InstagramThe full video version of this episode is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thismighthelppodcastThe research we chat about can be found below:Curran, T., & Hill, A. P. (2019). Perfectionism is increasing over time: A meta-analysis of birth cohort differences from 1989 to 2016. Psychological bulletin, 145(4), 410.Neff, K. D., & Germer, C. K. (2022). The mindful self-compassion workbook: A proven way to accept yourself, build inner strength, and thrive (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.Shafran, R., Egan, S. J., & Wade, T. (2010). Overcoming perfectionism: A self-help guide using cognitive-behavioural techniques. Constable and Robinson.Some additional resources can be found here:https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/learn-about-perfectionismIf you or a loved one needs further support, we strongly encourage you to speak with your GP, psychologist, or another qualified healthcare professional.Additional support can be found through:Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636 LifeLine - https://988lifeline.org/get-help/ 13 11 14 Headspace - https://headspace.org.au 1800 650 890 (for those aged 25 or under)