Masochism is self-discipline run amok. Human nature seems to reside in extremes. I don’t know why, but when we do … More
Tag: Perfectionism
Taming Perfectionism: Why a Sense of Entitlement is Based on Fear
Have you ever heard of mental filtering? Do you recall any experiences of it? How is the mind able to … More
The People-Pleaser Within: Why It’s Important to Know the Difference Between Being Liked and Respected
Parents often ask themselves: How much do I want my child to love me? Black and white thinking can, sometimes, … More
The Downside of Rage: Why Anger Can Indicate Weakness Just as Much as Strength
Rage is the antidote to a sense of one’s own weakness. Have you ever had an argument with someone whom … More
Reframing Perfectionism: Knowing the Difference Between Absolute and Relative Perfection Can Alleviate Your Inner Struggles
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is: what can I do about my perfectionism? People understand where … More
The Untraveled Road: How Killing My Dream Made Me Much Happier
Lately, I’ve been coming to terms with one of my major professional decisions. For years, I went back and forth … More
Envy Addiction: How Using Social Media to Make Others Jealous Makes Everyone Miserable
It seems like you can now be anyone you want to be. In the past decade, people you wouldn’t have … More
The Hindsight Bias and Personalization: Why Our Minds Naturally Prefer Misery to Fear
The Hindsight Bias, according to Kendra Cherry, is “the tendency people have to view events as more predictable than they … More
The Fear of the Gaze of the Other: Why We Should Stop Caring So Much About What Others Think of Us
The existentialists notably wrote about the fear of the other’s gaze, of being perceived as something other than your ideal. … More
Procrastination in Creation: Why You Can Succeed Without Developing Amazing Products and Ideas
When most people struggle with procrastination, they struggle with perfectionism. The piece of art, writing, or music has to be … More
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