I think I have a perfectionism issue. I can't finish anything until I feel its good enough and perfect or nearly perfect. Otherwise it bothers me. Do you have this?
I do , in psychology, is a personality trait characterized by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting high performance standards.
Yes, its almost like setting yourself up for failure because not everything you do or everything you encounter can be perfect. So frustrating!
Perfectionism (psychology)
Perfectionism, in psychology, is a personality trait characterized by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations. It is best conceptualized as a multidimensional characteristic, as psychologists agree that there are many positive and negative aspects. In its maladaptive form, perfectionism drives people to attempt to achieve unattainable ideals or unrealistic goals, often leading to depression and low self-esteem. By contrast, adaptive perfectionism can motivate people to reach
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