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Tag: Perfectionism

How Your Anxiety Lies to You

Your brain tells you that worrying is fine because it’s better to be safe than sorry, but ruminations aren’t a … More

Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Psychology

A Therapist’s Approach to Helping You Learn to Accept Your Flaws

What do your flaws mean to you? In our sessions, therapists inquire about the underlying symbolism of our clients’ struggles. … More

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-Esteem

The Vulnerability of Asking for Help and Why So Many Struggle With It

Some feel ashamed of themselves for being unable to ask for help, so they expect their partner to anticipate their … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Psychology, Self-Esteem

Everyday Masochism: Why Are We Workaholics?

Masochism is self-discipline run amok. Human nature seems to reside in extremes. I don’t know why, but when we do … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Masochism, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Psychology, Workoholics

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

Dating, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Psychology

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

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Psychology

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

Anger, Growth, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Philosophy, Psychology

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

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, OCPD, Perfectionism, Philosophy, Psychology

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

Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Psychology, Replication Crisis, Success

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

Fame, Growth, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Psychology, Relationships, Social Anxiety, Social Media

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