Perfectionism has its benefits and drawbacks, just like any other personality trait. The need for perfection can push you to ...

Many of us believe perfectionism is a positive. But researchers are finding that it is nothing short of dangerous, leading to a long list of health problems – and that it’s on the rise. In one of my ...

Toxic perfectionism took the joy from my art and got in the way of my dream career as an animator. I didn't want to fail or disappoint anyone, so I had to make my art perfect — an impossible goal.

In over 25 years of clinical work, I don’t recall a single client arriving at a first session asking for help to overcome perfectionism. Most perfectionists see that trait as one of their strengths; ...

We asked therapists and researchers for the best books on learning to let go. By Hope Reese Mollie Candib, a therapist in New York City, was seeing a client who was under enormous stress. He was an ...

Breanna Mona is a freelance writer and editor focused on creating inclusive, empathetic content. She works across platforms like Healthline, Greatist, Medical News Today, Psych Central and more, ...

Perfectionism is a term that holds both positive and negative connotations. It’s a trait that many will humbly turn to when asked what their biggest weakness is during a job interview. Alongside these ...

Accusations that Instagram and other social media platforms may be harmful to adolescent girls’ mental health have made news headlines. In part, this is due to a recent leak from internal Facebook ...

A conversation with psychologist Ellen Hendriksen on being your own worst critic. High standards, attention to detail, and self-control are invaluable qualities at work. They’re also aspects of ...

You probably know the feeling. You have big ideas, high standards, and a packed schedule, but something still keeps you from moving forward. If you’re a female entrepreneur, perfectionism and ...

“Erika, you don’t understand. I have to be ‘on’ all the time. Every day, I have pitch decks to finish, a hundred emails to answer and Slack channels to stay on top of. I have to turn in my projects on ...

Michael MacIntyre, MD, is a board-certified general and forensic psychiatrist practicing general psychiatry at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Los Angeles. Perfectionism and anxiety, which ...