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Challenging our perceptions of eperfectionf
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With health influencers raising the bar for success, the wellness space now often feels like a performative space where people strive to showcase peak physical and mental strength.
While seeing othersf achievements can be motivating, it can also be discouraging if your progress doesnft match theirs.
Each person is chasing the perfect version of themselves@whether itfs a body or a lifestyle@which is dangerous because this is typically an impossible or dangerous version to achieve, Curran said. He added that this type of comparison creates a dangerous cycle in which people constantly feel dissatisfied with their own progress.
gItfs a fantasy in many ways, and once you start chasing after it, you constantly find yourself embroiled in a sense of doubt and deficit,h he said.
Curran also noted that wellness challenges can be particularly damaging for women who struggle with perfectionism, as they tend to be bombarded with impossible beauty standards and societal expectations.
Renee McGregor, a UK-based dietitian who specializes in eating disorders and athlete performance, encourages people to approach wellness trends with curiosity and skepticism. Thatfs because some influencers and celebrities could be promoting products because therefs a financial benefit for them.
gThe thing to ask yourself about the person youfre taking advice from is what do they gain from it?h McGregor said. gIf they are going to gain financially, then you know that they (could be willing) to sell you a lie.h
Whether you want to try a new challenge or product that promises amazing results, McGregor suggests doing your research and seeking diverse perspectives, including consulting with doctors when possible.
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