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Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

6 Common Work Habits That Are Secretly High-Functioning Anxiety In Disguise

High-functioning anxiety can go unnoticed despite individuals appearing fine externally while struggling with internal anxiety.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
4 months ago

These are all the ways that leaders can benefit from self-compassion

Self-compassion is essential for high achievers to mitigate feelings of inadequacy and harsh self-judgment.
Mental health
fromBig Think
5 months ago

How Olympian Gracie Gold finally stopped striving for perfection

Gracie Gold's journey highlights how the pressure of perfectionism can lead to burnout and mental health struggles, eventually leading to a path of healing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Perfectionist's Obsession With Labels

Labeling can lead to distress from rigid self-categorization and perfectionism; integration of personality should be the goal of treatment.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

6 Common Work Habits That Are Secretly High-Functioning Anxiety In Disguise

High-functioning anxiety can go unnoticed despite individuals appearing fine externally while struggling with internal anxiety.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
4 months ago

These are all the ways that leaders can benefit from self-compassion

Self-compassion is essential for high achievers to mitigate feelings of inadequacy and harsh self-judgment.
Mental health
fromBig Think
5 months ago

How Olympian Gracie Gold finally stopped striving for perfection

Gracie Gold's journey highlights how the pressure of perfectionism can lead to burnout and mental health struggles, eventually leading to a path of healing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Perfectionist's Obsession With Labels

Labeling can lead to distress from rigid self-categorization and perfectionism; integration of personality should be the goal of treatment.
more#mental-health
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Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

What I Wish I'd Known About "Gentle Parenting" Before I Used It With My Kid

The article emphasizes the impact of parenting style on children's emotional resilience, particularly referencing the efficacy of gentle parenting.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

What I Wish I'd Known About "Gentle Parenting" Before I Used It With My Kid

The article emphasizes the impact of parenting style on children's emotional resilience, particularly referencing the efficacy of gentle parenting.
more#parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Therapy Helps You Feel Your Feelings, Not Master Them

Psychoanalyst Nancy McWilliams wrote, "People with personalities organized around thinking and doing abound in Western societies. The idealization of reason and the faith in progress through human action that were hallmarks of Enlightenment thinking still permeate our collective psychology..."
Mental health
#relationships
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Myth of the Flawless Partner

The perfect partner is the one most suitable for you, not necessarily flawless.
Incompatible partners can lead to a feeling of disconnection despite perceived perfection.
Seeking a perfect partner often results in loneliness, as they lack excitement and depth.
Acknowledging both positive and negative traits is crucial for lasting love.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Myth of the Flawless Partner

The perfect partner is the one most suitable for you, not necessarily flawless.
Incompatible partners can lead to a feeling of disconnection despite perceived perfection.
Seeking a perfect partner often results in loneliness, as they lack excitement and depth.
Acknowledging both positive and negative traits is crucial for lasting love.
more#relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Role of Perfectionism in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autistic individuals often resort to perfectionism to manage self-esteem and fears of abandonment, confusing rigid beliefs with relationship success, which can worsen social outcomes.
Parenting
#self-improvement
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Breaking Through Perfectionism: A Journey Toward Progress

Perfectionism hinders progress by fixating on getting things 'just right'.
Taking baby steps is crucial to combating perfectionism.
Embracing imperfection fosters authenticity and growth.
Comparison to others can mask the struggle behind their success.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Breaking Through Perfectionism: A Journey Toward Progress

Perfectionism hinders progress by fixating on getting things 'just right'.
Taking baby steps is crucial to combating perfectionism.
Embracing imperfection fosters authenticity and growth.
Comparison to others can mask the struggle behind their success.
more#self-improvement
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Instead of Trying to Be Perfect, Choose to Be Authentic

Pursuing authenticity is more meaningful than seeking perfection.
Perfectionism creates insecurity and can lead to avoidance of criticism.
Mindfulness
#dysfunctional-families
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The 'Hero Child' and the Achievement Obsessed Adult

Family roles serve both functional and dysfunctional purposes in families, influencing self-worth and behavior.
The 'hero child' role can lead to perfectionism and a constant need for external validation.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The 'Hero Child' and the Achievement Obsessed Adult

Family roles serve both functional and dysfunctional purposes in families, influencing self-worth and behavior.
The 'hero child' role can lead to perfectionism and a constant need for external validation.
more#dysfunctional-families
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tom Daley looks back: My management said if I came out, I'd lose sponsorship'

As a child, I was obsessed with wearing tea towels aligned perfectly, reflecting my early perfectionism and hinting at my complex identity struggles.
Parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Childhood Patterns That Fuel Enmeshment and Perfectionism

Children often believe they are responsible for neglect or abuse due to their understanding of cause and effect.
Moral perfectionism can be a defense mechanism, leading children to think that being good equals control and happiness.
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Writing
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Truth About Writer's Block

Perfectionism can be alleviated by writing rapidly then editing carefully.
Writing groups help combat procrastination.
Limiting distractions enhances writing focus.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Truth About Writer's Block

Perfectionism can be alleviated by writing rapidly then editing carefully.
Writing groups help combat procrastination.
Limiting distractions enhances writing focus.
more#productivity
Mental health
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Atsuko Okatsuka: Comedy, Chaos, and Finding a Place to Belong

Atsuko Okatsuka's comedy arises from her experiences with identity, perfectionism, and the immigrant experience, shaping her unique comedic voice.
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