2. Be a hard worker rather than a perfectionist. You can be a hard-working person and cut corners. In fact, it's often a requirement: Smart people cut corners. The art of being a star performer isknowing which corners to cut. Focus on your goals, and be honest with yourself about w...
Many perfectionists are sensitive to rank, status and dominance in social groups, which drives envy, jealousy and a desire to best others and turns everything into a competition. Weddings are a major milestone that change or reinforce social status; as such, people seek perfection to ridiculous...
Whenever I get lost in a perfectionist headspace I remind myself that it will cause me and my world harm. And so it become easier to switch my focus and thoughts because I want to avoid making destructive choices and avoid causing myself and the people closest to me unnecessary pain. 3....
Being a perfectionist comes in many forms and impacts us all in different ways. One of the most common ways that perfectionism creeps into our lives is when we rely on the opinions and validation from others to make us feel satisfied with ourselves. When we put too much focus on what othe...
In previous posts, I have discussedhow low self-esteem can lead to more depressionby making you avoid people, remain passive, ruminate about your problems, and criticize yourself for being imperfect. I suggested that irrational and demanding rules for yourself lead tomore self-criticismand that re...
Being a perfectionist will prevent from making your own decisions. The reality of perfectionism is that you will be weighed down by the thought of making the wrong decision, which leads to feelings of anxiety when you think you’ve made the wrong ...
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However, your perfectionist tendencies and fear of being misunderstood might sometimes hold you back from sharing your knowledge as freely as you could. Like many people with the INFJ personality type, you may worry that your insights aren’t fully formed or that others won’t grasp the nuanced...
Also. Try to avoid being that competitive when it comes to things that don’t really matter. For example, there is no need to get the best grades all the time – studying is no competition. Celebrate Small Victories When you are a perfectionist, it’s hard to notice small victories becau...
peer, romantic, and work relationships." So while it's true that most therapists will tell you to avoid basing your self-worth on external factors, that doesn't mean you should be able to magically wish yourself into a feeling of self-confidence. That takes experience and positive reinforceme...