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Overcomoing Perfectionism – STP047

Author
Steve O'Neill sharppodcast
Published
Sat 15 Sep 2018
Episode Link
https://blubrry.com/sharppodcast/37726575/overcomoing-perfectionism-stp047/

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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