Episode 3: Perfectionism

Today we will be talking about perfectionism.  We will discuss what it means to be a perfectionist.  How perfectionism can serve us and how it can hold us back in our lives.  We will talk about how perfectionism stems from fear. We will discuss how perfectionism is a form of manipulation and control and how it is addictive.  We will learn ways to manage perfectionism so that we can live to our full potential, accomplish great things and become the best versions of ourselves. It’s going to be a great episode!”A Complete Look at Perfect,” John S. Robertson, BYU Speeches, July 13, 1999.https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/john-s-robertson/complete-look-perfect/”On Failing and Finishing,” Cassy Budd, BYU Speeches, February 14, 2017.https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/cassy-budd/on-failing-and-finishing/Perfect:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/gs/perfect?lang=eng“Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought:  If I look perfect, live perfectly, work perfectly and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment and blame.”  Brené Brown,  “Atlas of the Heart,” pg. 145.