Behavioral Steps to Address Perfectionism

“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.” – Henry van Dyke Perfectionistic ways of thinking and behaving are often rooted in deep-seated core beliefs that can be quite resistant to change. The need for perfection can be related to closely attaching one’s…

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6 Common Perfectionism Traps

“Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.” – Salvador Dali Perfectionists tend to hold very high standards for themselves and their loved ones.  They tend to visualize an ultimate successful outcome and excel at mobilizing all of their resources to move towards their chosen goal(s).  While this can be a wonderful and…

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