yes and thank you for sharing that post on eating disorders and body dismorphia. more generally, according to susanna harkonen which is a licenses therapist, the internal pressure that motivates us to become the best is the same pressure that breaks us apart.

constant evaluation, competition, antagonistic relational stress, unpredictable change, and the challenge of having to perform to a standard and meet expectations are risky, uncertain, overwhelming, and at times, life-threatening for our biology.

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Carin-Isabel Knoop (on Humans in the Digital Era)
Carin-Isabel Knoop (on Humans in the Digital Era)

Written by Carin-Isabel Knoop (on Humans in the Digital Era)

Pragmatic optimist devoted to helping those who care for others at work and beyond. Advocate for compassionate leadership and inclusive and honest environments.

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