Confidence & Self-Worth
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Self-Comparison & Perfectionism
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Self-Comparison & Perfectionism
Self-comparison and perfectionism are common challenges in the workplace. Comparing yourself to colleagues can fuel self-doubt, while perfectionism creates pressure to meet impossible standards.
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Short recordings of our counsellors answering the questions that come up most in sessions on this topic.Videos about Self-Comparison & Perfectionism
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Perfectionism: What’s Up With Everyone?
This video from the Mental Health Foundation explores perfectionism — a mindset that often underpins...
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Low self-esteem | Talking about mental health – Episode 3
Directly addresses “I’m not good enough” thinking and the inner critic — very close to imposter synd...
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Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem
Practical steps for building confidence/self-belief — useful as an “imposter syndrome coping” compan...
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