Of course, we’re all shackled by perfectionism to some extent. Those last three statements were pulled from my own perfectionistic self-talk. In a world of carefully crafted profiles and photoshopped ...

It’s not unusual to hear people describe themselves, or their significant others, or their children, as “perfectionists.” This often comes across as half apology and half overconfidence: “I stayed up ...

Perfectionism has a great reputation. It's one of the most common answers used in a job interview to spin the dreaded "What's your weakness?" into a humblebrag. For many, it's about striving for ...

Being a perfectionist is like playing a rigged carnival game. It’s presented as easy and within reach when it’s actually impossible and unattainable. People who are expected by others, or expect ...