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Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
#433 BITESIZE | How the Modern Epidemic of Perfectionism is Impacting Our Health | Will Storr
Mar 8, 2024
17:43
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The podcast discusses the modern epidemic of perfectionism and its impact on health. They explore how societal pressures and internal ideals fuel perfectionism, leading to mental health issues. The guest argues that humans are programmed to compare themselves to others and care about how they stack up. They also touch on the importance of community involvement in combating feelings of inadequacy.
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- Perfectionism is a modern epidemic due to society's unrealistic standards on achievement and status comparison.
- Navigating status comparison by focusing on personal accomplishments and engaging in diverse sources of validation improves emotional well-being.
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The Influence of Status Comparison on Mental Health
The podcast explores how societal pressures to achieve status lead to mental health issues like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm. It discusses how the constant exposure to idealized versions of people on social media sets unrealistic standards, contributing to feelings of inadequacy and perfectionism.
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