Does perfection really fuel workplace success—or just longer hours at the office? Key Points Perfectionists work longer hours, but the payoff in performance is surprisingly small. Striving for high standards can give... Read more »
Socially prescribed perfectionism and people-pleasing are closely related, both based on the intense fear of rejection and exclusion. Socially prescribed perfectionism is the sense that significant others demand perfection from you in... Read more »
Couples often struggle when one, or even both, blames the other for their interpersonal problems. Dodging responsibility can sound like, “You were supposed to know,” or “Why should I have to tell... Read more »
Simon, P. D., Salanga, M. G. C., & Aruta, J. J. B. A. (2025). The distinct link of perfectionism with positive and negative mental health outcomes. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 16, 1492466. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1492466 Key Takeaways... Read more »
Perfectionism has appeared in a couple studies as a common cognitive distortion in adults with ADHD. In one case it was the most common1 and in a more recent study, it ran... Read more »
Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by setting extremely high standards and being overly critical of oneself. Perfectionists may exhibit behaviors like obsessive attention to detail, difficulty delegating tasks, and procrastination due... Read more »
Source: Olia Danilevich / Pexels Do you struggle with perfectionism? This often involves setting impossibly high standards, striving to please others, and fearing that you’ll never measure up. Many people mistakenly equate... Read more »