Should we be striving to live the best life possible or is it more realistic to aim for an existence that's "good enough?"  Thomas Curran is an assistant professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, which has just been published.  He argues that a modern-day pandemic of "perfectionism" is putting people under extreme pressure to be the best they can, at everything.  Prof. Curran says social pressures have resulted in us losing perspective on what it takes to be happy and fulfilled.  Social media images of people seemingly living perfect lives distort reality and are leading to an unhealthy wave of dissatisfaction with our lives. In this interview we explore the implications for those of us pursuing a long life, where healthspan is the goal, rather than lifespan. This episode is brought to you in association with Clinique La Prairie with whom we share a common goal of helping people pursue a long healthspan.  The pioneering health and wellness destination, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland, combines preventative medicine with bespoke lifestyle and nutrition plans, and offers a holistic approach to living fuller, healthier, and longer lives.Support the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.