Much of my life encompasses the strong desire to prove myself. I don’t know whether or not I’m highly competitive … More
Tag: Perfectionism
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
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
So, You Think You Can Dance?
Tonight, I learned how to dance! No, seriously. For the first time in my life, thanks to the recommendation from … More
Flying on the Wings of a Seagull – A Poem about Perfectionism
When I was a boy, I dreamt of becoming an eagle I wanted so desperately to soar into the sky … More
