We think of addiction as entailing some sort of substance, whether a drug, alcohol, or even a video game that … More
Tag: Perfectionism
Choosing Authenticity over Perfection: Examining the Consequences of Our Values
All of have bad coping mechanisms which stem from false beliefs of their utility. Recall the time when you believed … More
The Trap of Perfectionism: Is It Making Us Sick And How Do We Get Out? | EP.32 — O4L Online Network
On episode 32, we welcome back Liz Dorval to explore the widespread increase in perfectionism. We discuss why we believe … More
Determined by My Past: How We Can Stop Trauma From Ruining Our Lives
How Defenses Shield Us From Harm All of us use psychological defenses; they protect us from unbearable truths about ourselves, … More
A Fruitless Journey: How We Prevent Ourselves from Being Loved
The Avoidant Attachment Style and Its Affects on Our Ability to Love “Your task is not to seek for love, … More
Can I Ever Overcome Feeling Not Good Enough?
The above quote is taken from the film Cool Runnings, a story about an underdog bobsled team from Jamaica that … More
Learning to Accept Criticism: The Difference Between the Fixed and Growth Mindsets
Criticism is difficult for most. Because of the ways our minds work, we’re prone to distort our images of ourselves … More
Social Anxiety and Social Isolation: How Perfectionism Turns Us Into Recluses
I’ve been writing this blog for over a year. What I love most about it is that it gives me … More
Nothing Left to Prove: Battling Back Against Needing to Be the Best
Much of my life encompasses the strong desire to prove myself. I don’t know whether or not I’m highly competitive … More
Searching for Perfection: Why We Won’t Allow Ourselves to Fall in Love
There’s an old adage, a cliché if you will, which tells us that as long as we can’t love ourselves, … More
