Nobody's perfect, we all know this to be true, and yet many of us still drive ourselves crazy expecting to somehow create perfection in ourselves and our surroundings, and feeling deeply disappointed when we discover imperfections in others, as well. While perfectionism might sound like a posit...
Overcome the 7 Deadly Sins that Sabotage Your Success,and she is a great source of information. I have been granted permission to share an excerpt from her book that deals with success strategies for those that find themselves trapped in the Perfectionism prison! Overcoming perfectionism can help ...
So you realize that perfectionism will harm you and you try to avoid it. But people and media and the society around you have an influence over how you think and feel. One of the best ways I have found to practically lessen that influence is by doing the right thing as much as possibl...
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Although perfectionism is often driven by external pressures, it can also be a result of internal struggles with self-confidence and self-esteem. Perfectionists may be overly critical of themselves, feeling like they can never measure up to what others expect of them or to their own expectations...
Here’s the question Dr. Cohn answers this week aboutOvercoming Perfectionism In Athletes. LEAH ASKS: “With my athleticism, training, and my talent, I have super high expectations and I expect to win often. In matches when I make mistakes, I berate myself, get frustrated, and lose focus...
So, I want to take this opportunity to highlight the downside of perfectionismandthe different things you can do in your everyday life to overcome it. Why? Well, you can still strive for excellence on your personal growth journey but, it’s important to also make room for the happiest, ...
How to overcome perfectionism Perfectionism isn’t good for your well-being. But you can practice many good habits to shift from an unhealthy self-image to a realistic one that reinforces how failing is okay. 1. Focus on the positives Perfectionism can cause us to focus on the negative aspe...
Procrastination often stems from fear of failure or perfectionism. Cultivate a positive mindset in your child by emphasising effort over outcomes. Encourage them to view mistakes as valuable learning opportunities rather than as reasons to give up. Teach them the power of self-talk and how positive...
It takes time to overcome maladaptive perfectionism. But trying to overcome several areas all at once will just make you feel overwhelmed, and increase the chances that you’ll give up. Instead, pick one behavior to focus on at a ...