Does perfectionism lead to burnout and bad performance? Professor Thomas Curran

Everywhere we look in social media and in our society we strive after perfection. Why is important to be less perfect? What can be the benefits of lowering your standards if you are perfectionist?   In this episode we are seeking answers to these questions. To helps us we have invited Thomas Curran. He is an Assistant Professor at Department of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences London School of Economics and Political Science.   He have consulted for various major tech and finance companies including ESPN, Accuracy, J.P. Morgan, and Savanta (among others). He speaks and educate on perfectionism and mental health.   He is also an ad-hoc reviewer for several international psychology journals Perspectives on Psychological Science, Motivation Science, Personality and Social Psychology Review, Motivation and Emotion, Journal of Personality, European Journal of Psychological Assessment, International Journal of Psychology, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (among others).   We talk about : What is being a perfectionist? What can be the negative effects of being a perfectionist? Can perfection lead to depression and suicidal toughts? What can we do to help our kids when it comes to social media and being perfect? Do athletes that are perfectionist perform better in sports? How can we change the financial system so it benefits more people in the world? The importance of changing perspectives! And lots more! Enjoy!