Can You Be Crippled By Perfectionism?
"The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection." - George Orwell What is Perfectionism? Perfectionism is the need to attain perfection. Many of us tend to send ourselves in spirals seeking perfection. When we're testing, we're seeking the perfect score. We look for the ideal partner. We even search for the ideal meal sometimes and end up dissatisfied with the choices we made. In 2019, a highlight article on vox.com noted that 284 studies correlated elevated levels of perfectionism with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, deliberate self-harm, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. You see, this crippling little thing can cause us to lose focus on the bigger picture. It can cause us to forget about our self-worth. Okay, so, no one is saying to lower your standards or give up on your dreams; however, I am saying that it is essential to really aim at what you are doing. Failure and rejection are a part of li