The Anxious Achiever

Digging Deeper on Perfectionism

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Nov 16, 2022
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INSIGHT

Perfectionism and Self-Esteem

  • Perfectionism is often misunderstood as a positive trait, but it's actually rooted in self-esteem issues.
  • The fear of making mistakes stems from a belief that errors indicate personal defects and reduce one's acceptability.
INSIGHT

Success and Perfectionism

  • Highly successful people are often less perfectionistic, not more.
  • Perfectionism hinders success by increasing anxiety and self-criticism, rather than driving it.
ANECDOTE

Perfectionism and Eating Habits

  • Morra Aarons-Mele shares how perfectionism affects her eating habits.
  • When she deviates from a strict eating plan, she feels shame and a loss of control, leading to excessive consumption.
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