Research has repeatedly shown that people with perfectionist tendencies are much more likely to have OCD. One study by the National Institute of Health found that people with high perfectionistic worries experienced increased feelings of hopelessness and a lack of control in the face of their almost uncontrollable pursuit of perfectionism. And I think this rise in academic perfectionism and anxiety really comes down to the immense amount of cultural and societal pressure that's been placed on us to be the best.
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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