Perfectionism is a personality trait, meaning that it and its associated actions or habits are often innate. The three broad categories of perfectionists have been discovered by Dr. Paul Hewitt and Dr. Gordon Flette. These include socially-prescribed perfectionists, other-oriented perfectionists, and finally, self-orientated perfectionists.
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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