Course Description
The concept of perfection transcends space and time, spans geopolitical and cultural borders, and is persistent despite the unique definitions of what the results of this goal may be. We see perfectionism in religion, across societies and cultures, in business, and in nearly every other facet of our everyday lives. If we look closely enough at our own surroundings, the benchmarks that have been prescribed for us by our parents, priests, bosses, and even our favorite social media influencers are embedded into who we are and how we behave. Throughout this course we will look at perfectionism through the lens of religious practices, sociocultural norms, and business expectations at both the organizational and employee level. We will discuss and discover our own definitions of perfection as we move through the different modules and topics designed to aid in the understanding of how perfectionism is experienced on a global level. We will also examine the impact that the pursuit of perfection can have on the physiological, psychological, and interpersonal wellbeing of individuals.