31. Allowing Imperfection with Bonnie Robson, MD

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein · Apr 8, 2021 · 1h 1m

A very high percentage of dancers and athletic artists struggle with perfectionism: it’s what makes us so good at what we do, while at the same time can be unhealthy for us as individuals.

Bonnie Robson, world-renowned psychiatrist and dance medicine specialist, is back to talk to us about perfectionism in the arts world. She defines perfectionism, and explores the duality of perfectionism and anxiety. Bonnie discusses the difference between positive and negative perfectionism, and warns of the danger of the “I should” syndrome.

Bonnie shares techniques to get rid of negative thoughts and…