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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Unhealthy Perfectionism But Were Afraid To Ask Because You Think You Ought To Know Everything Already
I have a number of clients who are dealing with the pressure to live up to a “great potential,” or who are high achievers but still feel like they are failing, or who avoid activities where they might not succeed immediately. They can be extremely self-critical and anxious because they feel responsible to meet impossible…
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Fear Of Failure, Fear Of Success, Passion For Excellence — The Complexity Of Perfectionism
Before we get into it, I have to share this moment of insight. Have you struggled with what to say when people ask you, what do you do for a living? Or they want to know, how are you? Or they ask you for your favorite book or your favorite color or your favorite documentary…
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When Humans Keep Letting You Down
Humans disappoint you. They don’t live up to your expectations. Sure you have high standards. But you’re not asking all that much, right? If people just tried harder, they could accomplish quite a lot. Couldn’t they? Not just relatives and friends. Not just politicians and educators. But others. Contractors, internet providers, artists, activists, doctors, celebrities…
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Perfectionism’s Twin Sister
Now that we’ve dealt with the elephant (see my last post Gifted Shmifted) and you’re contemplating the possibility that you just may be g-g-g-gifted, we shall continue on our trek through the jungle–your wild, fertile and colorful rainforest mind. I want to get back to perfectionism. The good kind. Yes, there is a healthy perfectionism.…
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