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BITESIZE | How the Modern Epidemic of Perfectionism is Impacting Our Health | Will Storr #433

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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The Burden of Unrealistic Expectations: Understanding Perfectionism

This chapter examines the negative impact of perfectionism on mental health and the unrealistic societal standards that drive feelings of inadequacy. It connects current economic challenges and social comparisons to the historical context of human cognition and status.

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