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It's the personality trait that comes with a cultural stamp of approval. Working hard, striving for better results, never settling - these qualities aren't just socially acceptable, they're actively encouraged. But while your perfectionism can indeed reward you with success, it can also compromise your emotional wellbeing. Research has linked perfectionism with a whole host of health issues, from raising your risk of anxiety and depression, to putting you on a path to burnout. This week, Senior Editor Roisín Dervish O’Kane hears from one of the foremost researchers on perfectionism, Dr Thomas Curran, Professor of Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics, and Clinical Psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd, author of The Imposter Cure, to find out why perfectionism can be so damaging, and how to manage it for the sake of your wellbeing.
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Topics:
What are the different kinds of perfectionism?
How does perfectionism hold you back?
How do you know if your perfectionism is unhealthy?
What’s the 80% rule and how can it help you?
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Weight loss will likely be on the minds of many at this time of year, despite it becoming an increasingly controversial topic within the wellness world. But if you do want to lose weight to improve your health, what does smart, sustainable weight loss look like? What tactics do you need to use in order to achieve it? And what approaches should you steer well clear of? Senior Editor Roisín Dervish-O’Kane discusses all this and more with NHS GP Dr Zoe Williams (who you’ll recognise from TV shows including Trust Me I’m a Doctor and This Morning) and Renee McGregor, a sports dietician specialising in eating disorders.
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Have a goal that you want us to put to the experts? Record a voice note telling us your name and your goal then send it to [email protected], putting ‘GOING FOR GOAL’ in the subject line - and your goal could be the subject of a future episode.
Topics:
Why does healthy weight loss advice matter?
What is a crash diet?
How do people track their progress?
When is it helpful to think about calories?
How do you spot the signs of disordered eating?
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