The Societal Pressure Of Perfection With Thomas Curran

<p>Today's episode is all about the pressure of perfectionism! I'm joined by Thomas Curran, a psychology professor at the London School of Economics and the author of The Perfection Trap. Thomas has spent a lot of time uncovering how societal pressures are a big driving force of perfectionism. Today, Thomas explains how personality traits are linked to perfectionism and how this can impact mental health.</p> <p>We’ll delve into some of the pressures that lead to it and debunk misconceptions surrounding perfectionism and look at how it affects our lives and overall performance. Highlights:  </p> <p>(12:38) It’s about trying to repair what you think is an imperfect self </p> <p>(14:59) Success is like a bottomless pit </p> <p>(19:27) Perfectionistic fantasies </p> <p>(26:01) Looking at the world from a different lens </p> <p>(28:26) It’s not healthy to be obsessive </p> <p>(36:20) Trying to overcompensate </p> <p>(41:25) You have to exist in a period of unknown</p> <p>(55:00) It’s about leaving something in the world </p> <p>You can connect with Thomas here</p> <p>Twitter: @thom_curran; </p> <p>LinkedIn: thom-curran</p> <p>You can find my FREE masterclass - How to Burn Bright Without Burning Out <a href='https://thethomasconnection.lpages.co/BURNBRIGHT/'>HERE. </a>You can book a clarity call with me, to work on shame through compassion <a href='https://michaela-thomas.youcanbook.me/'>HERE.</a> </p>