Part 2 of a conversation on perfectionism with Professor Thomas Curran from the London School of Economics.

Rather than expecting perfection from your child try modelling making mistakes - embrace failure and setbacks when they arise. This (not perfectionism) is what leads to success!

Topics in this episode:
Feeling that you are not enough
The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all | Mental health | The Guardian
Link between perfectionism and psychological distress
Parental/societal expectations
Increased competition and excessive pressure
"Doing your best" - is this helpful?
Self-sabotage, procrastination and avoidance of failure 
What is success?
The Perfection Trap Thomas Curran's new book



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Part 2 of a conversation on perfectionism with Professor Thomas Curran from the London School of Economics.
Rather than expecting perfection from your child try modelling making mistakes - embrace failure and setbacks when they arise. This (not perfectionism) is what leads to success!
Topics in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Feeling that you are not enough</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/04/the-rise-of-perfectionism-and-the-harm-its-doing-us-all">The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all | Mental health | The Guardian</a></li>
<li>Link between perfectionism and psychological distress</li>
<li>Parental/societal expectations</li>
<li>Increased competition and excessive pressure</li>
<li>"Doing your best" - is this helpful?</li>
<li>Self-sabotage, procrastination and avoidance of failure </li>
<li>What is success?</li>
<li><a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-perfection-trap-thomas-curran/book/9781982149536.html">The Perfection Trap</a> Thomas Curran's new book</li>
</ul>
 
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