Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How the Modern Epidemic of Perfectionism is Impacting Our Health | Will Storr #433
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Mar 8, 2024 
Journalist Will Storr, author of the best-selling book ‘The Status Game’, dives into today's epidemic of perfectionism. He discusses how societal pressures and social media fuel feelings of inadequacy, leading to anxiety and depression. Storr emphasizes the importance of community engagement and volunteering as ways to boost self-worth. He encourages listeners to shift their focus from unrealistic standards to personal fulfillment, reminding them that life is a unique journey, not a competitive race.
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Perfectionism Epidemic
- Perfectionism is becoming a modern epidemic due to constantly rising standards.
- This constant feeling of inadequacy negatively impacts mental health, causing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Unrealistic Standards
- Despite having basic needs met, many people feel unhappy due to societal pressures.
- Unrealistic standards set by our culture, economy, and social media contribute to this unhappiness.
Author's Social Media Struggle
- Even established authors like Will Storr feel the pressure of social media's portrayal of success.
- He mutes other writers to protect himself from the constant stream of positive updates, highlighting the impact on younger generations.
