When nothing is perfect

Are you a perfectionist?  Do you want everything to be perfect and berate yourself if something falls short of your expectations?  Are you hard on yourself – and others?  Does looking at social media make you feel bad about your life?  If this sounds familiar,  you’re not alone.  According to Simon Sherry of Dalhousie University,  there’s been a rise in perfectionism over the last couple of decades.  Why.. what’s going on?  And what can we do to feel better about ourselves and the world.Info on Guest:Simon Sherry is a psychologist and Professor in the Dept. of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, and an internationally recognized expert on perfectionism.  For more on his work:   https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/psychology_neuroscience/faculty-staff/our-faculty/simon-sherry.htmlFor info on his clinical practice:  https://cruxpsychology.ca/team/simon-b-sherry/We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.   Our thanks to the Temerty Foundation for their generous support. We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993