Video 3: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand two different types of perfectionism

2. Select strategies to create achievable academic goals

3. Identify places to celebrate success with (not despite) challenges. OR: Find ways to view yourself more holistically, with strengths and challenges.

THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU IF you've ever thought:

• "I only got an A-"

• "A 3.8 isn't good enough for me."

• "My friend is naturally smart. He barely has to study"

• "I have to write to my professor to fight for those 2 extra credit points."