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86. Perfectionism and academic anxiety

The Psychology of your 20s

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* Perfectionism & Procrastination*

Procrastination can be an essential component of perfectionism, particularly in relation to academic anxiety/nProcrastination is often due to a fear of not being mentally prepared to complete a task/nPerfectionism is a main culprit in causing procrastination/nThe fear of producing something that is not perfect can lead to a habitual avoidance of starting or completing tasks/nPerfectionist tendencies can weaken self-esteem and lead to paralysis and an inability to attempt feared tasks/nPerfectionism can impact various areas of life, including academic performance, career choices, and everyday decision-making.

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