Perfectionists tend to struggle with loneliness. At its core, perfectionism is the fixation on cultivating, curating, and maintaining both one’s public image and self-image. Self-absorption is a key ...

Perfectionism can be thought of as a preoccupation with harmony, where thoughts, feelings, and decisions are always aligned. Character, therefore, it’s believed, should always be judged based on all ...

The line between healthy ambition and destructive perfectionism has become increasingly blurred in our achievement-obsessed culture. What begins as a desire for excellence can gradually evolve into a ...

We all know that nobody’s perfect, but it can be very hard to believe that about yourself. While no one can dispute that hard work is admirable—we see you Beyoncé!—you might be surprised to find out ...

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