Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Perfectionism
Perfectionism
Perfectionism
Thursday 25th November 2021
Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst explore perfectionism's impact on addiction recovery, sharing tips and personal stories on 'Sideways'.
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Perfectionism: Breaking Free from the Chains of Unrealistic Expectations
Aspirational perfectionism is the thing that will tend to improve our performance, whereas an expectation of achieving perfection is the thing that will destroy our performance.
Have you ever felt trapped by your own need to be perfect? In this episode of 'Sideways', hosts Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst take a candid look at how perfectionism can impact addiction and recovery. They chat about the societal pressures that push us to strive for an unattainable ideal and how this can lead to fear of failure and feelings of isolation. Sharing their own experiences, Graham and Martin highlight the importance of setting realistic standards and practicing self-acceptance.
They also sprinkle in some light-hearted moments, discussing everything from disastrous holiday hotels to the quirks of haircuts. If you're struggling with perfectionism or know someone who is, this episode offers practical tips to help you manage those high expectations. Tune in for a mix of heartfelt advice and humor, making the complex issue of perfectionism more relatable and easier to tackle.