Perfectionism

Perfectionism is the setting of, and striving to meet, very demanding standards that are self-imposed and relentlessly pursued despite this causing problems. It involves basing your self-worth almost exclusively on how well these high standards are pursued and achieved.

Understanding Perfectionism
  1. Unhelpful Perfectionism Defined
  2. Assessment
  3. Common Negative Effects of Perfectionism
  4. Avoidance, Procrastination and Negative Predictions
  5. Your concerns about lowering your standards
  6. Performance checking
  7. Why your perfectionism persists
  8. Exploring the Pros and Cons of changing your perfectionism
  9. Considering the long-term costs and benefits of your perfectionism
  10. An engaging philosophy to consider

Overcoming Perfectionism