Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. He is the author of THE PERFECTION TRAP: Embracing the Power of Good Enough which we discuss in depth. If you feel like you or your child struggles with perfectionism this is a must listen!
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We discuss:
1️⃣ Thomas’ definition of perfectionism.
2️⃣ The three perfectionism dimensions.
3️⃣ How perfectionism stems from a feeling of not being “good enough”.
4️⃣ How it can lead to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and feelings of suicide.
5️⃣ The impact social media has on fueling perfectionism especially as it relates to teens and younger adults.
6️⃣ The role of procrastination as it relates to perfectionism.
7️⃣ Ways to navigate perfectionism so it doesn’t rule your life, and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Website: https://www.thomascurran.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-curran/
https://twitter.com/thom_curran?lang=en
Book: The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough
Ted talk: Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. His research has been featured in media ranging from the Harvard Business Review to New Scientist to CNN and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. He is the author of THE PERFECTION TRAP: Embracing the Power of Good Enough
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