Perfectionism is a mindset and a set of self-sabotaging behaviors that can cause a person to act contrary to their goals. Even though it seems like perfectionism is their pathway to success, it is truthfully a detour and can block their success. There are certain characteristics that perfectionists possess that often make success more elusive …
Did you know that Thomas Edison’s teachers told him that he was too stupid to learn anything? Imagine if he had believed them. As an inventor, Edison failed many, many times while attempting to design the light bulb. When asked by a reporter about his failings, Edison replied, ‘I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light …
For many of us, every day is a challenge to be greater. In our early years, we are taught and expected to achieve high marks in our exams as this often becomes the basis for our evaluations. As we age, this strive for perfection continues and quite often becomes more difficult to achieve. To be …
Do you believe that your value as a person is equivalent to how successful you are? Do you fear taking action or keep delaying executing your plans, because you’re simply afraid to fail? If you tend to think this way, chances are, you are a perfectionist. That’s not in itself a bad thing or a …
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Many people are driven by the need to achieve nothing but perfection. With all the progress and advancements we have right at our fingertips, it can be impossible for many of us not to be challenged by wanting to attain perfection. Some people can be driven to do their best to a ridiculous level because …
When was the last time you laughed at yourself because you committed an inconsequential slipup? Were you able to laugh at your silliness? Or were you seething with anger at yourself for committing a blooper? If you were fuming mad at yourself, then you could be a perfectionist. As humans, we make mistakes. We become …
What does the word perfect mean to you? If you ask someone they may give a different answer to your own. One person may immediately think of a beautiful body, so beautiful that it has no flaws. Another person may think of a diamond, completely flawless in its appearance. Another person may think of their …
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Perfectionists often set big goals for themselves, dedicating all their time and effort to making them happen. If their perfectionistic attitude is a healthy one, it can appear to be an impressive trait that can enable them to do anything they set their mind to. Perfectionists can be incredibly self-motivated and driven toward achieving their …
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Have you ever been in situations where you’ve completed a task to the best of your ability, yet there’s that nagging persistent feeling deep inside making you feel as though it still wasn’t good enough? Do you keep feeling as though it wasn’t absolutely perfect? If so, it can cause you to question your ability …
Flawless. Faultless. Exemplary. Exquisite. These are just a few words that describe a state of perfection, which many believe is a necessity. Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by setting unrealistically high standards and expectations that lead to being hypercritical of many things, including themselves and other people. Many of us also believe that perfection …