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Meet My Autistic Brain

Listener Favorites: Autistic Perfectionism

Apr 28, 2024
The podcast delves into the impact of societal pressures on autistic individuals, discussing the struggle for perfection and the use of masking. It explores navigating perfectionism and imperfection, highlighting the emotional strain caused by imperfections. The speaker shares personal anecdotes of rumination and the journey towards accepting imperfections while striving for self-compassion.
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Quick takeaways

  • Perfectionism can lead to disaster in a world that hates mistakes.
  • Embrace mistakes as part of growth and learning, practice self-compassion.

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Striving for Perfection and Its Impacts on Decision-Making

The podcast episode delves into the pressure many individuals face in striving for perfection. The host shares personal experiences of feeling the need to excel in various aspects of life, such as work or adhering strictly to rules. This pursuit of perfection influenced decision-making, leading to difficulties in knowing when to give up on tasks or situations, causing unnecessary stress and prolonging engagements beyond what was beneficial.

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