Do you frequently hear sentiments like this?
You're not the only one - many of us believe perfectionism is a positive trait.
But researchers are finding that it's nothing short of dangerous, leading to a long list of health problems - and it's on the rise.
If you struggle with perfectionism, you're not alone.
The disposition begins at a young age, and it's getting more common...
The first study to examine perfectionism over generations, conducted by Thomas Curran and Andrew Hill, indicated significant increases in perfectionism among more recent undergraduates in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada from 1989 to 2016.
In other words, a college student this year is considerably more likely to be perfectionistic than a student in the 1990s or early 2000s.
The rise of perfectionism doesn't imply that each generation is growing more accomplished, but rather the opposite - that our society is changing, and so is our sense of personal identity.
But it doesn't have to be that way. You can break free.
This book offers exercises and tools that can help you manage your perfectionism and experience greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life by living more authentically.
Inside, you'll discover:
And much more!
It's natural to feel anxious about confronting your perfectionism, but remember that by doing so, you're taking an important step towards living a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
This book provides a safe and supportive space for you to explore your perfectionism and develop new strategies for coping with it.
Perfectionism can take many different forms, and it's not always obvious. But this unique guide is designed to help you identify and understand how perfectionism may be holding you back, and provide you with practical tools to overcome it - regardless of how it manifests in your life.