Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | 3 Ways We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop | Dr Ramani Durvasula #467
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Jul 4, 2024 
Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist, discusses how we often act against our own interests. She highlights perfectionism and social comparison as common pitfalls that lead to stress and dissatisfaction. The conversation addresses the negative impact of social media on self-esteem and the importance of defining personal success. Dr. Ramani offers practical tips for embracing imperfection and encourages listeners to engage in self-reflection to align their actions with their values, paving the way for a more fulfilling life.
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Perfectionism’s Pitfalls
- Perfectionism sets a bar you will never reach, leading to exhaustion and dissatisfaction.
- Constant striving for an impossible ideal pulls you out of the present moment.
Perfectionism in Health
- Dr. Chatterjee describes patients delaying exercise due to over-researching gear.
- They get caught in perfectionism, hindering their health goals by avoiding imperfect starts.
Overcoming Perfectionism
- Tolerate imperfection; expose yourself to imperfect situations and observe the outcome.
- Like treating OCD, face your fear of imperfection to realize nothing terrible happens.