Children are incredibly vulnerable, and they're also learning the ways of the world. If your parents convince you that perfectionism is what is expected, you have no other point of reference to either confirm or deny this standard. Perfectionism can also be learned by children who are growing up around really highly successful perfectionist parents.
Perfectionism is on the rise amongst young people, and in this episode we break down exactly what it means to have perfectionist tendencies. We examine the theories of personality, our upbringing, links to OCD and ADHD and what it means for academic performance and anxiety. We also dive into some of the methods for minimising our perfectionism, including visualisation, the 80-20 rule, cognitive behavioural therapy and positive self talk to show how life isn't perfect, so you don't have to be either. Listen now.
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