Perfectionism is the pursuit of a perfect environment and/or a perfect self in order to have perfect thoughts about oneself. Perfectionism and obsessiveness, more broadly, are defenses aimed at managing self-doubt. At... Read more »
Hyper-competitiveness often accompanies perfectionism and overworking. For many, especially those perpetually struggling to manage inner turmoil, work provides a clear path. Its hierarchies tend to make sense, with evident ways of climbing... Read more »