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Most of us want to do a good job, be liked, receive positive reactions, and not struggle with something new. But when our world revolves around avoiding mistakes or hiding perceived flaws, it can really get in the way of enjoying life and connecting with others. Here are some ideas to help challenge those high expectations and impossible standards.
Read MoreAn underlying aspect of perfectionism is fear. Of failure, abandonment, rejection, etc. But where do those fears develop? Like a lot of our behaviours, we strive for perfection based on messages we either internalize or somehow benefit from.
Read MoreA lot of social media has picked up on therapy lingo, but it doesn't always get the definitions right - including professionals. The term "gaslighting" is frequently used incorrectly (if you're not sure what that is, you can read about it here) and more recently the term "self-gaslighting" has been gaining a lot of traction. So can you gaslight yourself?
Read MoreSelf-compassion acknowledges our struggles as normal and valid, and extends kindness to ourselves, especially when we perceive that we failed. It’s choosing to understand our experience and focus on validation rather than on judgment and shame.
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