Recognizing Toxic Perfectionism and Seeking Help

Workshop Therapy

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Summary

In this episode, Andrew and Tamara discuss how to overcome perfectionism and the feeling of being responsible for everything. They share their personal experiences with perfectionism and offer strategies for dealing with it. They emphasize the importance of recognizing when perfectionism becomes toxic and seeking therapy or group therapy for support. They also encourage listeners to celebrate small wins and find joy in the process. The conversation highlights the connection between perfectionism and creativity and the need for a supportive community.

Keywords

perfectionism, responsibility, overcoming, toxic, therapy, group therapy, small wins, joy, creativity, community

Sound Bites

"How do you overcome perfectionism and the feeling of being responsible for everything?"

"Perfectionism is something that you work on and find strategies to deal with."

"When perfectionism becomes toxic, therapy is important."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:14 Differentiating Toxic and Beneficial Perfectionism

08:40 Understanding the Root Causes of Perfectionism

12:06 Fear of Imperfection and Fear of Failure

21:41 Reaching Out for Support

25:59 Closing Remarks

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