TAMING UNHEALTHY PERFECTIONISM JEANNINE MOGA, MA, MSW, LCSW Chief Happiness O ffi cer, VETgirl, LLC
In our recent Facebook LIVE event, VETgirl’s Chief Happiness O ffi cer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, explores how our veterinary perfectionism can be unhealthy.
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3 Engage in hypothesis testing . “What’s the worst that can happen if ______?” is a great question to explore because our fears – including fear of failure – are often much worse than reality. 4 Adopt a growth mindset . Struggle is the path to strength and resilience. Remember that not a single successful person has ever sailed through challenge without falling down. 5 Limit worry time and rumination . The more we worry about hitting the mark, the less agile our brains become. The more we ponder past struggles, the more depressed we will feel. Limit rehashing and rehearsing and focus on the present moment. LEARN MORE
While most perfectionists identify as detail-oriented, self-disciplined, and precise, those of us in the unhealthy camp tend to struggle with all-or- nothing thinking, catastrophizing, and feedback: anything less than “awesome” feels like profound personal failure. If this rings a bell for you, take a deep breath and try a few of these tricks: 1 Reality check your standards with someone you trust. If the bar is almost impossible to attain by that person’s judgment, set a more realistic goal. 2 Watch for rigid, negative thinking (inner dialogue containing the words should , always and never ). Reframe these thoughts in more flexible terms.
THERE ARE 10 KEY LEADERSHIP “LAWS” THAT SERVE AS A FOUNDATION FOR A GOOD LEADER: A person’s leadership ability determines their level of e ff ectiveness • leadership involves influence • leadership is learned • leadership is not based on style or position • trust is the foundation of leadership
• leaders build relationships and achieve results • leaders develop others (especially other leaders) • leadership is a team sport • the practice of leadership is an art LEARN MORE
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