“I only got 8 out of 10 on my math test. I'm desperate because I made two mistakes. I must study more to stop making mistakes and improve my grade. I need to be getting a 10. What’s more, I have only ...

Perfectionism by itself isn’t a diagnostic category. It’s associated with various mental health diagnoses. In particular, it’s often linked with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is marked by ...

During the presentation, Ahlers will talk about how to set one’s sights on success while avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism. “We really wanted to focus on helping our youth, from kindergarten up ...

Principal symptoms of burnout include a sense of depletion, fatigue, and exhaustion; a cynicism or emotional distance from your job, whether it is in the workplace or the home; and a reduced efficacy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. It’s wrong to assume that striving for perfectionism is inherently bad. It’s often healthy for artists, athletes, and many service ...

Perfectionism paralysis can manifest in delayed decision-making, missed deadlines, and a mounting sense of frustration. The statement ‘I’m a perfectionist’ sounds like a humblebrag because it usually ...

Olympians—athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health—are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous ...

Feb. 13 (UPI) --Olympians -- athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health -- are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As a kid, I used to smooth out my bedspread every morning with a plastic Happy Meal boat. Everything I owned had to be just so, all my stuffed animals and dolls and books in their ...