No One Is Perfect!
Unfortunately, many people suffer from perfectionism which is the desire to appear and be perfect. Perfectionism can be dangerous because it can lead to impossibly high standards and excessive self-criticism. It can also cause you to become overly critical of others as well.
The bottom line is that there is no such things as perfection! No one can possibly do everything right all the time, and you, my dear, are no exception.
You might be suffering from perfectionism if you find yourself falling into all or nothing thinking. For example, you either win or you lose in a situation, or something’s great or terrible in terms of its outcome. You might also be a perfectionist if you are constantly afraid of not meeting goals or if you often have very unrealistic expectations and standards.
Perfectionism typically stems from a fear of judgement, low self esteem, or an underlying mental health condition. If can be more prevalent for women than for men.
If you recognize this type of behavior in yourself, there are some things that you can do to overcome perfectionism including the following:
- Practice Positive Self-Talk. Perfectionists tend to beat themselves up. Remember to be kind and gentle when thinking or talking about yourself. You must be your biggest cheerleader, not your worst critic.
