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Do you set unrealistically high expectations for yourself and others? Are you goal-driven, always busy, and have a hard time relaxing? Do you avoid making mistakes? And when you do, do you dwell on them? If so, you may be a perfectionist. Underneath perfectionism is a desire for approval and to connect. Yet, perfectionists often find themselves disconnected from their values and fearing other\u2019s judgment. In this episode, Diana interviews Sharon Martin, LCSW, an expert on perfectionism, about the underpinnings of perfectionism and CBT strategies to let go of your self-critic and find more balance.\n\n\n\nListen and Learn:\n\n\n\nthe key signs of perfectionismhow and why perfectionism developsthe dark side of perfectionismstrategies to unhook from and challenge perfectionism thinkingCBT techniques to change perfectionistic patterns\n\n\n\nResources:\n\n\n\nCBT Workbook For Perfectionism by Sharon Martin, LCSWSharon Martin\u2019s blogThe Gift of Imperfection by Brene BrownBrene Brown\u2019s Ted Talk on Vulnerability and Imperfection\n\n\n\nAbout Sharon Martin, LCSW:\n\n\n\nSharon Martin, LCSW\xa0is a licensed psychotherapist and codependency expert practicing in San Jose, CA. She specializes in helping perfectionists and people-pleasers embrace their imperfections and overcome self-doubt and shame. Her own struggle to feel \u201cgood enough\u201d, inspired her passion for helping others learn to accept and love themselves. Sharon writes for\xa0PsychCentral.com\xa0and is the author of the book\xa0The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices