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#963 The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran (Part 2)
#963 The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran (Part 2)
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Part 2 of a conversation on perfectionism with Professor Thomas Curran from the London School of Economics.
Rather than expecting perfection from your child try modelling making mistakes - embrace failure and setbacks when they arise. This (not perfectionism) is what leads to success!
Topics in this episode:
Feeling that you are not enough
The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all | Mental health | The Guardian
Link between perfectionism and psychological distress
Parental/societal expectations
Increased competition and excessive pressure
"Doing your best" - is this helpful?
Self-sabotage, procrastination and avoidance of failure
What is success?
The Perfection Trap Thomas Curran's new book
Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rather than expecting perfection from your child try modelling making mistakes - embrace failure and setbacks when they arise. This (not perfectionism) is what leads to success!
Topics in this episode:
Feeling that you are not enough
The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all | Mental health | The Guardian
Link between perfectionism and psychological distress
Parental/societal expectations
Increased competition and excessive pressure
"Doing your best" - is this helpful?
Self-sabotage, procrastination and avoidance of failure
What is success?
The Perfection Trap Thomas Curran's new book
Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Apr 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
#2: How Gratitude Can Make Your Family Happier by Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families