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When Perfectionism Becomes a Problem: Understanding Workplace Perfectionism and Mental Health
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When Perfectionism Becomes a Problem: Understanding Workplace Perfectionism and Mental Health

Perfectionism can drive excellence, but it can also exact a serious toll on mental and physical health. Research shows that while self-oriented perfectionism may boost performance, socially prescribed perfectionism—believing others expect perfection from you—leads to significant workplace stress and burnout. Learn to distinguish between productive standards and problematic perfectionist patterns.

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From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Evidence-Based CBT Techniques for Busy Professionals Managing Anxiety
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From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Evidence-Based CBT Techniques for Busy Professionals Managing Anxiety

Workplace anxiety affects nearly 29% of professionals, but it doesn't have to derail your career. Discover the evidence-based "Think-Act-Be" CBT framework that's helping Wisconsin professionals move from overwhelmed to optimized—with practical techniques you can implement immediately, even in high-pressure work environments.

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Spinning Wheels and Winding Up: The Amplifying Nature of Anticipatory Stress
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Spinning Wheels and Winding Up: The Amplifying Nature of Anticipatory Stress

Anticipatory stress amplifies anxiety by making us mentally experience threats before they happen. When we worry about future events, we pay the psychological and physical price each time that worry surfaces—often making the actual event far worse than it needs to be. Learn two evidence-based strategies to break the cycle of future-focused worry and manage anticipatory anxiety effectively.

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