Should we be striving to live a perfect life or is it more realistic to aim for one that's "good enough?"
Thomas Curran is an assistant professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. He argues that a modern-day pandemic of "perfectionism" is putting people under extreme pressure to be the best they can, at everything.
Prof. Curran says social pressures have resulted in us losing perspective on what it takes to be happy and fulfilled. Social media images of people seemingly living perfect lives distort reality and are leading to an unhealthy wave of dissatisfaction with our lives.
Here, we explore the implications for those of us pursuing a long life, where healthspan is the goal, rather than lifespan.
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This episode is produced in association with Clinique La Prairie, with whom we share a common goal of helping people pursue a long healthspan. The award-winning spa clinic and pioneering health and wellness destination, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland, combines preventative medicine with bespoke lifestyle and nutrition plans, and offers a holistic approach to living fuller, healthier, and longer lives.
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The Live Long and Master Aging podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor. The information contained within this interview is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals.
2 окт 2023
