Progress Over Perfection: Transforming Mindsets with Itzel Hayward, JD

High standards and healthy striving can help students achieve success. In contrast, holding an unattainable goal of perfection and then engaging in harsh self-criticism for not meeting this impossible standard -- often referred to as perfectionism -- is a core vulnerability to a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, research indicates that perfectionism is on the rise among college students.

In this 30-minute Lunch & Learn, Radical Self-Love Coach Itzel Hayward will explore how to identify when students are struggling with perfectionism and how to support them in a way that can help to enhance resilience and emotional well-being. Attendees will also leave with practical strategies to support students with addressing perfectionistic tendencies and cultivating self-acceptance.

Our Lunch and Learn sessions provide a dynamic and engaging opportunity to interact with U-Thrive Educational Services’ key contributors and current partners. Participants will acquire valuable insights, guidance, and expertise in areas relevant to their work with college students. These thought leadership sessions aim to encourage discussions, Q&A sessions, and the sharing of knowledge to further serve our collective mission of equipping college students with the skills to thrive in college and beyond.


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