Perception of high expectations from others, especially in the age of social media, leads to increased stress. To combat this, consider how a true friend would view your situation, offering grace and understanding to yourself. By shifting the perspective from an assumed critical audience to that of a supportive friend, one can alleviate the pressures of perfectionism.
Making shows about her own happiness challenges was both fun and instructive for Dr Laurie, but it also took guts to be so vulnerable and open. She later spoke to her close friend at Yale Dr Tamar Gendler about the experience. This private chat threw up lots of interesting insights, so when the duo were asked to speak at the 2024 International Festival of Arts and Ideas... they decided to share parts of that private conversation with the public.
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