Perfectionism’s Impact on Mental Health
Perfectionism can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression.
- Laurie Santos warns, “When we tie our worth to our achievements, any setback feels like a personal failure.”
- Perfectionism is linked to higher rates of clinical depression. Curran’s meta-analyses suggest perfectionists are more likely to experience chronic stress.
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Dr. Laurie Santos, alongside guests like researcher Thomas Curran and "recovering perfectionist" Jordana Confino, delves into both the societal rise in perfectionism and the personal impacts of constantly striving for flawlessness.
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