RI: Unpicking the paradox of the perfection trap

This livestream from the Royal Institution of Great Britain will join Thomas Curran to discover how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection, in the face of becoming burntout..

ADVANCE BOOKING AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.

More details and booking instructions on the RI web site:

https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/unpicking-paradox-perfection-trap

SUMMARY
This evening The Royal Institution presents a livestream in-depth exploration of how we live in a society that continually broadcasts the need to want more, from our personal to our working lives, it incessantly promotes this idea of desire. And the way we achieve this goal? We must be perfect.

We're also witnessing an alarming surge in burnout and depression. These record levels are caused by this perpetual strive for perfection, we are stuck in a trap – but how can we escape it?

Join Thomas Curran as he explores the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on everything from performance to social and financial inequality. He shows what we can do as individuals to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect.

Discover what you need to prioritise, meet the world where it is and strive for purpose instead of more by embracing the power of 'good enough' in your life.

Copies of Thomas' latest book 'The Perfection Trap: The Power of Good Enough in a World That Always Wants More' will be available to purchase from Amazon and all good bookstores.

Timing for the livestream
The live stream will go live at 6.55pm, and the introduction will begin at 7.00pm. If you register but miss the live stream, the video will be available to you via the same link for two weeks after the event date.

Price:
Livestream audience: pay what you can (£10 suggested, £5 minimum)

Event type
This is a livestream event where the speaker and audience come together online.

You will have priority access to the recorded video for two weeks after the event has taken place.

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