perfectionism
I Finally Accepted Nothing Can Be Perfect
My whole life, I believed that my hard work was the key to my value. Little did I know, my quest for perfection was holding me back.
Perfectionism May Lead to Alcoholism, Study Finds
People who expect themselves to reach unrealistic heights may be prone to reaching for the bottle.
Why Do Assholes Love to Double Down When They Are Wrong?
Even when we’d readily be forgiven, some of us can’t admit to messing up or doing something wrong. What’s the deal?
Study Suggests Link Between Perfectionism and Suicide
“Perfectionists are their own worst critics—good enough is never enough."
Photos that Show How Our Society Can Break Women
Award-winning photojournalist Marie Hald shares some of her most powerful works and the stories behind them.
Being a Perfectionist Can Ruin the Lives of Everyone Around You, Research Says
While we often think of perfectionism as a positive quality, research suggests the personality trait can lead to violence and abusive behavior when it's combined with a certain type of narcissism.
Surrealist Photographer Erik Johansson Bends Reality Without Photoshop
We talked with the Swedish-born photo artist, who avoids CGI or "faking it" in Photoshop when creating fantastical worlds.
Perfectionism Is a Mental Illness and It's Ruining My Life
Perfectionism affects every aspect of my life. It tells me: "No matter what happened in the past, you can validate it now by being perfect." Every mistake I make festers in my being, compounding my misery.