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#467 BITESIZE | 3 Ways We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop | Dr Ramani Durvasula

Jul 4, 2024
16:45
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Dr Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist, discusses common forms of self-sabotage like perfectionism and social comparison. She provides practical solutions to overcome these behaviors, emphasizing the importance of living in alignment with our values and not comparing ourselves to others.
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  • Perfectionism leads to self-sabotage by setting unattainable standards, urging individuals to accept imperfection.
  • Social comparison distorts reality, causing anxiety by measuring success against external benchmarks.

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Perfectionism and Self-Sabotage

Perfectionism, according to Dr. Ramani D'Iversola, leads to self-sabotage as setting unattainable standards exhausts individuals. Social comparison exacerbates this by pushing people out of the present moment with ever-changing ideals. Overcoming perfectionism involves tolerating imperfection and recognizing that nobody is perfect, encouraging people to focus on being present.

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