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7 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism and Cultivate Self-Compassion July 19, 2019 . 4 Comments
We all know perfection is an illusion. If perfection is unattainable and unrealistic, why do so many people strive to achieve it, setting themselves up for a perpetuating cycle of disappointment ... Read More
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6 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist About Perfectionism August 8, 2018 . No Comments
A lot of people take pride in their work and strive to do their best. Others, however, tend to be excessively focused on trying to do every little task perfectly. Any time these individuals ... Read More
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Perfectionism and Burnout: Address Stress and Find Balance July 7, 2018 . 1 Comment
The word “perfectionist” may bring to mind someone who is the picture of tidy. Or it might inspire the thought of a bookshelf, alphabetized and organized by genre. Perfectionism is ... Read More
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When It’s Never Quite Good Enough: The Cost of Craving Perfection May 24, 2018 . 4 Comments
Those who define themselves as perfectionists often have trouble defining what perfection looks like. It is always just beyond their reach. It can be hard to define something you’ve never ... Read More
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Are Your Thoughts Too Negative? Take Control from Your Inner Critic November 3, 2017 . 4 Comments
We all have an inner critic who observes and comments on our thoughts and actions. This inner voice can be a source of useful advice or guidance when something we’ve done has turned out ... Read More
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Creative Blocks from A to Z: Perfectionism October 14, 2016 . 6 Comments
Editor’s note: This article is the 16th in an A-Z series on issues related to creative blocks. This month we explore how perfectionism gets in the way. I once worked with a Broadway ... Read More
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The Price of Perfection: How Perfectionism Holds You Back August 16, 2016 . 8 Comments
As someone who works a lot with self-esteem, I’m always curious to know where people are with their feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance. Some enter my office reassuring me that ... Read More
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7 Powerful Reasons You Should Stop Trying to Be ‘Normal’ March 21, 2016 . 14 Comments
People generally want to be accepted. For many, this means fitting in with the crowd. In order to do that, you may feel pressure to think and behave a certain way. The trouble is that when ... Read More
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Are You Obsessed with the Idea of a Fairy Tale Relationship? July 3, 2015 . 9 Comments
Many little girls grow up dreaming of being in a fairy tale relationship, being swept off their feet by the perfect gentleman and living happily ever after. As boys get older, they, too, ... Read More
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Do You Feel Stuck? Perhaps a ‘Midwife of Change’ Could Help April 16, 2015 . 12 Comments
We all face challenges. Some dilemmas feel pretty big and we find ourselves at a crossroads feeling overwhelmed, frozen, and stuck. But what does it mean to be stuck, exactly? Stuck is ... Read More
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Perfectly Fine: 5 Tips to Overcome Unhealthy Perfectionism February 19, 2015 . 14 Comments
Everyone has an image of a “perfectionist” in their mind—the person with the meticulously organized house, the work desk without a pencil out of place, who works fervently day and ... Read More
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3 Steps to Unburdening Yourself from Perfectionist Thoughts October 14, 2014 . 5 Comments
Perfectionism is one of those things that carry both positive and negative qualities, making it a tricky and complicated issue to understand. If you are detail-oriented or want the best ... Read More