1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Happy 300th episode! &amp;nbsp;Most veterinarians have perfectionist tendencies and our profession encourages it because we need to adhere to high standards. &amp;nbsp;Perfectionism is sometimes healthy because it can lead to motivation and drive, but taken to extremes will lead to many unhealthy results. &amp;nbsp; Perfectionism can be a symptom of anxiety, and anxiety can lead to more perfectionism. &amp;nbsp;This drive towards perfection can lead to procrastination and lack of motivation. &amp;nbsp;Internal pressures such as the desire to avoid failure, criticism, or judgement will turn toxic if we don't work to change those internal pressures. &amp;nbsp;Perfectionism may lead to depression and even suicide if we do not learn to understand why we feel the need to be perfect. &amp;nbsp;Allowing for imperfection, even in small ways, will open up possibilties and make life more fulfilling. Thanks for listening to episode 300! Learn more about Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The Veterinary Life Coach® Podcast with Dr. Julie Cappel http://theveterinarylifecoach.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33304112/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/179058197