The Radio Voice – Turning Down Imposter Syndrome

Do you know what gets on my last nerve? It’s when someone has expectations that can never be met. I call it perfectionism. We live in a culture of over achievement. There are consequences for those who put irrational expectations on themselves. Studies show that perfectionist people are more likely to experience depression, become more anxious and have a greater level of toxic relationships.That last data point is significant. Many times perfectionists not only have unrealistic expectations for themselves, they place unattainable expectations on others. This is damaging to their personal and professional relationships.Instead of playing the “I have to be perfect” game, why not take a step back and make a couple of shifts that will improve the relationships in your life? First, try shifting from judging yourself to allowing yourself to learn from your mistakes. Be a learner instead of a critic. Then apply the same concept to those around you. Allow the people in your life to grow from their failures. Stop criticizing and give space for the person to grow.Check out our latest episode of the RelationShifts podcast, all about perfectionism. I think it will give you practical help for the perfectionist people in your life. Especially if you are one of them!When we shift from perfectionism to becoming a life long learner, we will make a difference.