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Life Kit · August 18, 2026 · 21m

Your perfectionism isn't a problem -- if you know how to use it

Psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler joins Life Kit to talk about perfectionism. She argues that perfectionism is not inherently a problem and can be used productively when understood. Schafler describes five distinct perfectionist types, including what she calls the 'Parisian perfectionist' and the 'messy perfectionist.' The episode includes a quiz to help listeners identify which type they are.

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Novel

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Five Perfectionist Types
Schafler identifies five distinct patterns of perfectionism, including the 'Parisian perfectionist' and the 'messy perfectionist.'

Highlights

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Perfectionism as a Usable Trait
The episode argues perfectionism is not a problem in itself, but something that can be used well with the right self-understanding.
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Self-Assessment as Entry Point
A quiz accompanies the episode so listeners can identify which of the five perfectionist types they are.
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