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What drives perfectionism and self-criticism? | Peter Attia and Paul Conti — Whalespan

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What drives perfectionism and self-criticism? | Peter Attia and Paul Conti

Peter Attia11m · 2024-05-26

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◐Partially SupportedPointing out self-punishing behavior, such as taking a longer drive to punish oneself, can spark curiosity and lead to change.◐Partially SupportedInternalizing a persecutory voice can stem from external modeling or serve as a self-torment mechanism for perfection.◐Partially SupportedAn overactive superego leads to a harsh inner critical voice that scrutinizes for flaws.✕Not SupportedHarmful self-talk can decrease motivation, confidence, and increase inflammatory markers, increasing illness risk.Not Supported

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When the superego dominates, it can lead to internalizing a persecutory voice, which is detrimental.

✕Not SupportedPerfectionism is not only the enemy of 'good enough' but also the enemy of overall well-being, as perfection is unattainable.

◐Partially SupportedAn 'over-management' approach to health can be a hard pattern to address internally.

◐Partially SupportedRecognizing and stopping negative self-talk is a crucial step in personal change and improvement.

◐Partially SupportedA persistent negative critical voice can be a sign of trying to control external circumstances out of fear of not being successful or good enough.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals who neglect sleep, exercise, nutrition, and engage in excessive alcohol consumption exhibit self-harming behaviors.