How to Avoid the Trap of Perfectionism with Professor Thomas Curran

<p class="p1">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!</p> <p class="p1">While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3"><strong>WE DISCUSS:</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li4"><span class="s1">Thomas’ definition of perfectionism.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1">The three perfectionism dimensions.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1">How behind perfectionism is a feeling of not being “good enough”.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1">How it can lead to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and feelings of suicide.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1">The impact social media has on fueling perfectionism especially as it relates to teens and younger adults.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1">The role of procrastination as it relates to perfectionism.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1">Ways to navigate perfectionism so it doesn’t rule your life, and more.</span></li> </ol> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3"><strong>RESOURCES MENTIONED</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li5"><a href= "https://thegoodlifecoach.com/"><span class="s2">Join Michele’s Newsletter</span></a></li> <li class="li5"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/michele_lamoureux/"><span class= "s2">Michele on Instagram</span></a></li> <li class="li5"><a href="https://amzn.to/3fZIlGi"><span class= "s2">Michele’s Book</span></a></li> <li class="li5"><span class= "s3"><strong>Website:</strong> <a href= "https://www.thomascurran.co.uk/"><span