Psychologists say perfectionism can do more harm than good.
Late nights finishing work or projects. Having to make sure the house is spotless. Giving 110% at everything you do. Perfectionism is often portrayed as a great way to be – CEOs and world leaders talk about their regimented routines and productivity goals. But it can often be damaging and exhausting.
Perfectionism is actually on the rise. In 2017, Professor Thomas Curran co-authored a study with Dr Andrew Hill all about how it’s been rising steadily since the 1980s and that it makes young people put demands on themselves that are hard to bear.If you have an all-or-nothing mindset If you’re going balls-to-the-wall on a project – whether that’s work or personal – and can’t see the wood for the trees because you’re so hyper-focused on a goal, it could be a sign that you’re worrying too much about everything being perfect.When you’re punishing yourself mentally and emotionally for not doing well enough at something, that’s unhealthy and can seriously affect your self-esteem.
So, what to do? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be great for rewiring your brain and changing your behaviours.to reduce stress and can help you get a better perspective on things. And working on your overall self-esteem and acceptance is always good, too. You deserve to give yourself some slack – you’re only human, at the end of the day!
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