Many of us have a nagging inner critic, yet most people wouldn't consider themselves perfectionists - the unforgiving mindset demanding excellence and nothing less.
But small shifts in mindset can help us discover a kinder, gentler regard for ourselves without abandoning all that our hard work and high standards have achieved.
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps millions of people around the world calm their anxiety.
She's the creator of award-winning podcast Savvy Psychologist, and is Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders.
Her new book How to be Enough: Seven Life-changing Steps For Self-critics, Overthinkers & Perfectionists acts as a supportive, practical and science-based guide to overcome perfectionism.
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