Why Self-Care Feels Wrong When You’re a Perfectionist
Perfectionists are often more concerned with goals and accomplishments than with their own well-being. Sometimes, we’re so busy trying to please people, avoid criticism, and prove we’re “good enough” that we don’t even realize the toll it’s taking on our mental and physical health. Are You a Perfectionist? Perfectionists have impossibly high standards for themselves—and […]
The Art of Being Flawed in a Perfectionist World
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” ~Vince Lombardi Okay, let’s be real for a second. As I sit here trying to write this perfect essay about embracing imperfection, the irony isn’t lost on me. I’ve rewritten this opening paragraph about five times now. Old habits die hard, right? […]