Sharp - The Podcast

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 competitivenessWhere both of mine came from (I'm better now!)Why you should never declare perfectionism as a 'weakness' in an interviewWhat perfectionism is, according to Steve and Lisa at the tableWhat research says the different kinds of perfectionism areAdaptive and MaladaptiveSelf-Oriented - Other-Oriented - Socially PrescribedThe worrying research that shows how it can be linked to mental health issuesIt's growing - especially among the younger generationThe 6 disadvantages of perfectionismWhy you should listen to Super Pee Pee time6 ways of dealing with perfectionism in othersHow to deal with it if you manage people who have it10 tips on dealing with your own perfectionismBaby stepsFocus on what's enjoyableBe self-awareFocus on the positiveMeditateFocus on the journey, n