Allen and Thom discuss the origins of perfectionism, from a perspective of our natural need to be loved, to be accepted and to belong, and how, for many of us, it takes on a life of its own as we grow up. Emphasis is on unrealistic expectations that form when normal coping mechanisms are left unchecked and how the curse of perfectionism comes from individual traits as well as cultural and familial background.
When the inescapable fact that life can be hard challenges our unrealistic expectations or unenforceable rules, we often run into trouble. In the third...
Allen and Thom very specifically define perfectionism, distinguishing it from how it is often misconstrued. An emphasis is placed on how understanding INTRApersonal dynamics...
Allen and Thom deepen their conversation from the previous episode about the actions we can all take to improve our self-esteem, emphasizing that concepts...