HealthyGamerGG How to Harness Perfectionism
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Dec 8, 2023 This podcast explores the origins and effects of perfectionism, including the pressure to live up to someone else's achievements, the benefits of coaching, and the impact on brain activity and behavior. It also discusses different types of perfectionism and offers tips to harness it for personal growth.
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Origins of Perfectionism
- Perfectionism often stems from impossibly high standards set during childhood, like parents demanding 100% or pressure from a high-achieving sibling.
- This teaches the brain to prioritize avoiding failure over striving for success.
Two Types of Perfectionism
- There are two types of perfectionism: personal standard perfectionism (PSP) and external concern perfectionism (ECP).
- ECP, driven by others' opinions, is usually more damaging than PSP, which is self-imposed.
Avoiding the Report Card
- Dr. K describes how he used to avoid showing his report card to his parents by pretending it was lost in the mail.
- This illustrates the avoidance behavior common in people with high ECP.