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Overcomoing Perfectionism – STP047 - Sharp The Podcast
Category: Education
Duration: 00:43:25
Publish Date: 2018-09-15 09:52:06
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Episode 47 –  Why perfectionism is at best, unhelpful and at worst, a serious problem. We explore what perfectionism is, and how to deal with it wherever it appears.

Some of the USEFUL stuff in there is:

  • The link between perfectionism and competitiveness
  • Where both of mine came from (I’m better now!)
  • Why you should never declare perfectionism as a ‘weakness’ in an interview
  • What perfectionism is according to Steve and Lisa at the table
  • What research says the different kinds of perfectionism are
  • Adaptive and Maladaptive
  • Self Oriented – Other Oriented – Socially Prescribed
  • The worrying research that shows how it can be linked to mental health issues
  • It’s growing – especially among the younger generation
  • The 6 disadvantages of perfectionism
  • Why you should listen to Super Pee Pee time
  • 6 ways of dealing with perfectionism in others
  • How to deal with it if you manage people who have it
  • 10 tips on dealing with your own perfectionism
    • Baby steps
    • Focus on what’s enjoyable
    • Be self aware
    • Focus on the positive
    • Meditate
    • Focus on the journey not the destination
    • Record your progress – not the target
    • Laugh (a lot)
    • Get inspired by dreamers and risk takers
    • Embrace the idea that you are NOT in control

Here’s all the research and links:

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