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Caggie Dunlop: perfectionism, wanting to fit in and delaying happiness

The Wellness Scoop

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The Wellness Industry Is Awash With Toxic Positivity Sometimes

I think we simplify wellness in a way that's inherently unhelpful to people. Low self-esteem is really driving so many of the trickier habits, she says. For me, a big thing was also perfectionism. I would like go and eat lots of going like get out of my head - then feel terrible about myself. But when you admit that, it can actually be toxic.

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