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The Next Big Idea Daily

A Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control

May 17, 2024
17:02
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Former Google on-site therapist Katherine Morgan Schafler challenges listeners to rethink perfectionism, discussing adaptive vs maladaptive perfectionism and the importance of self-compassion for personal growth. She explores the transformative power of self-compassion in managing stress and embracing inherent worth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embrace self-compassion for personal growth and well-being.
  • Understand perfection as completeness and worthiness, not flawlessness.

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Understanding Perfectionism

Perfectionism is a complex concept that can be expressed both constructively and destructively. Unlike commonly portrayed, it is not exclusively negative but a universal desire to achieve our imagined ideals. The distinction between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism is crucial, emphasizing the importance of using perfectionism to one's advantage. Managing perfectionism involves understanding its power and setting boundaries to prevent it from negatively impacting one's life.

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