62. How to handle unhelpful perfectionism

Are you an overachiever?


Some perfectionistic traits - e.g., being hardworking or paying
attention to details - can be extremely handy. But what happens
when you don’t do things in moderation and feel compelled to do
more and more, do everything right, and avoid mistakes?


In this episode, I chat with Clarissa Ong, Ph.D., about her work
on perfectionism.


We discussed in detail:





The coherence trap

Meta-awareness: awareness about awareness

Exposure exercises as awareness exercises

Motivational flexibility 

Uncertainty workouts

Self-compassion practices






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