The perfectionism scale consists of three sub-scales: self-oriented perfectionism, other oriented perfectionism, and socially prescribed perfectionism. Self-oriented perfectionism is characterized by high personal standards and a fear of making mistakes. Other oriented perfectionism involves having high expectations for others and being intolerant of their mistakes. Socially prescribed perfectionism is the belief that one is expected to be perfect by others, leading to the pressure to meet external standards of excellence.
How can you strive for excellence without overworking yourself? Why is perfectionism on the rise? And is Angela part of the problem?
- RESOURCES:
- "For Happiness in the New Year, Stop Overdoing Everything," by Julia DiGangi (The Wall Street Journal, 2023).
- "Good Enough," by Thomas Curran (Character Lab, 2023).
- The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, by Thomas Curran (2023).
- "Perfectionism Is Not the Secret to Success (and Pursuing It May Guarantee the Opposite)," by Next Big Idea Club (Fast Company, 2023).
- "Zac Efron Rides Again," by Lauren Larson (Men's Health, 2022).
- "Tim Beck’s Final Brainstorms," by Stephen Fried (The Philadelphia Gazette, 2022).
- "Perfectionism Is Increasing Over Time: A Meta-Analysis of Birth Cohort Differences From 1989 to 2016," by Thomas Curran and Andrew P. Hill (Psychological Bulletin, 2019).
- "UCLA Senior From Alamo Among 32 Rhodes Scholars," by Steve Rubenstein (SFGate, 2008).