Perfectionists: Lowering your standards can improve your mental health
By Tracy Dennis-Tiwary for The Washington Post
The relentless pursuit of flawlessness can lead to low self-worth, depression and even suicidality
Research is unequivocal — there is little upside to perfectionism. The relentless pursuit of flawlessness can lead to low self-worth, depressive and anxiety disorders, high stress in the face of failure, and even suicidality. As a result, perfectionists often end up achieving much less than they aspire to because they hold back, procrastinate and even stop taking on challenges altogether — because it’s better to not have entered the race than to have spun out in ignominy.
Excellencism is a healthy alternative
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