We&rsquo;ve all heard someone say, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m such a perfectionist&rdquo;, like it&rsquo;s a badge of honour. But what does perfectionism really mean - and what&rsquo;s hiding beneath it? In today&rsquo;s bonus episode, we unpack the psychology of perfectionism: the fear, the origins, and how to finally let go of &ldquo;never good enough&rdquo;. We explore: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The three types of perfectionism - self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Why perfectionism often disguises itself as discipline&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How it&rsquo;s linked to procrastination, burnout, and anxiety&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Where it develops - from conditional love, insecurity, and need for control&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Real-world costs on relationships, wellbeing and creativity&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tools to reframe perfectionism&nbsp; Listen now! <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</a> Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a> Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a> For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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