How to Escape the Perfection Trap
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the alarming surge in burnout and depression caused by society's perpetual strive for perfection in this 56-minute talk by Thomas Curran at The Royal Institution. Examine the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on performance, social and financial inequality, and learn strategies to resist modern-day pressure to be perfect. Discover how to prioritize effectively, meet the world where it is, and strive for purpose instead of perfection by embracing the power of 'good enough' in your life. Gain insights from Curran's expertise as a chartered social psychologist and his research on the development and impact of perfectionism on mental health.
Syllabus
How do we escape the perfection trap? - with Simon Curran
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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