
In "The Perfection Trap," psychologist Thomas Curran reveals how our obsession with flawlessness fuels today's mental health crisis. Featured on "Grow the Good" podcast, this timely manifesto asks: What if embracing imperfection is actually your superpower in an increasingly anxious world?
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Imagine a world where your worth is measured not by who you are, but by how flawlessly you perform. Welcome to modern life. Thomas Curran's groundbreaking work reveals perfectionism isn't just about high standards-it's a cultural epidemic silently destroying our collective mental health. Unlike conscientious people who create beautiful work without seeking validation, perfectionists conceal every flaw while desperately seeking approval. This isn't just academic theory-it's reshaping how entire generations view themselves. Between 1989 and 2016, perfectionism levels skyrocketed among young people, with socially prescribed perfectionism (the belief that others expect perfection from us) showing the most alarming 40% increase. The consequences? Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts that correlate directly with perfectionist tendencies. What makes this particularly insidious is how perfectionism masquerades as virtue in our achievement-obsessed culture, even as it systematically undermines the very success it promises to deliver.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco

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