Why perfectionism is on the rise and how we can combat it, with Thomas Curran
Instant Genius
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The Perfection Trap: How Perfectionism Is on the Rise
How common is perfectionism amongst the population at large? This was a question that really I wanted to address. We're seeing about a 40% increase since the late 1980s, and so it seems that young people in particular are telling us that those social expectations of perfection are risingreally sharply. That's weighing on their mental health.
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