Perfectionism is in the eye of the beholder. If you are unfamiliar with this phrase, it is important to understand that perfection deviates from person to person. In other words, perfection is a ...

The most recent generations of college students are the ones feeling the most pressure to be perfect; between 1989 and 2016, self-oriented perfectionism increased by 10 percent, other-oriented ...

In the pursuit of excellence, perfectionism looms as a double-edged sword. On top of being exhausting, it can also lead to self-sabotage in a professional context. As a professional trait, ...

Between 1989 and 2016 self-oriented perfectionism increased by 10%, socially prescribed increased by 33%, and other-oriented increased by 16%. “Perfectionism is a pretty rampant problem,” says time ...

A new study has found that people living with chronic pain tend to be more perfectionistic, less self-compassionate and – depending on the measure – less confident in their ability to cope. These ...

Being a perfectionist can be a mixed blessing. Although having high standards is generally a positive trait, as with everything, too much of a good thing can become problematic. When it comes to ...

Each type of perfectionist has their own set of pressures and obstacles to overcome, Thomas Curran, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science whose research ...

But did you know there are actually three types of perfectionists? To understand yourself and your perfectionism better, figure out which of the three types — self, other or social — you are, as well ...

How many times a week do you introduce yourself? Whether it’s in person, virtually, one-on-one, in a large group, or formally ...