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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.
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.