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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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It Is Time To Stop Denying You Are Gifted — Part Two
I have written about the reasons you may be denying you are gifted. But I missed one. What if you are denying you are gifted because, if you admit you actually are gifted, then, you have to let the not-gifted humans off the hook. You have to not expect so much of them. You can’t be…
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A Gifted Kid’s Conundrum — Part Two — Anxiety and Perfectionism
You may have read about Ben. He’s the gifted teen who said “I have to know it before I learn it.” He learned to read early. No one taught him. Learning was easy. He knew what they were teaching in school before they taught it. He came to believe that all learning happened this way.…
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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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