Episode 767: The Science Of Overcoming Perfectionism | Thomas Curran - 10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices.

Whilst striving for perfection might seem logical on some level, it's not actually attainable. And the research shows it can lead to burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, reduced productivity, and reduced resilience.

Thomas Curran is a professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and is the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough.

In this episode we talk about:

The definition of perfectionism – it's more than just high standards
The 3 flavors of perfectionism
The surprising findings on perfectionism and gender
Perfectionism VS imposter syndrome
The root of perfectionism
The variables that lead to perfectionism
Thomas' critiques on capitalism and growth mindset
How to actually implement mantras like "progress not perfection" and "embracing good enough"
4 elements to combat imperfectionism
The recipe for achieving inner abundance
How to make good work without caring what other people think of you?
And parenting and perfectionism