The Power of Friendship in Combating Perfectionism

Exploring how friends can serve as a second self, boosting joy and lessening sorrow, while also addressing the rise of perfectionism in youth and strategies like positive self-talk from a friend's perspective. The chapter also delves into the advantages of confiding in friends, the rejuvenating effects of spending time with loved ones, and lifestyle choices like earning through Airbnb hosting and environmentally-friendly 'paper-tarian' living.