Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson
Perfectionism - make sure it works for you and not against you
May 10, 2023
Think back to a time you strived for the perfect result - maybe in an assignment, exam or work project – did you achieve perfection or was close enough good enough? How did it make you feel? Whilst a little perfectionism can be healthy and help us strive to go the extra mile, too much can have the opposite effect, resulting in imbalance and sometimes unhealthy or unsustainable behaviours. So in this podcast I'm exploring all things perfectionism. You’ll learn: What perfectionism really is Why it can be a problem How to manage perfectionistic tendencies If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now. Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandafergusonand send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.
Think back to a time you strived for the perfect result - maybe in an assignment, exam or work project – did you achieve perfection or was close enough good enough? How did it make you feel? Whilst a little perfectionism can be healthy and help us strive to go the extra mile, too much can have the opposite effect, resulting in imbalance and sometimes unhealthy or unsustainable behaviours. 

So in this podcast I'm exploring all things perfectionism. You’ll learn:


If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.

Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandafergusonand send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.