Perfectionists tend to believe they can make up for lost opportunities and failures, yet grieving them is the better way to ...

In over 25 years of clinical work, I don’t recall a single client arriving at a first session asking for help to overcome perfectionism. Most perfectionists see that trait as one of their strengths; ...

You’re probably under pressure at work. Work keeps getting faster, more urgent, and more demanding. And it’s natural to want to do your best. But striving to be perfect can wreak havoc on your mental ...

Perfectionism can seem like a positive attribute in a workplace setting, helping professionals aspire to achieve more and do better work. For employees who work for a perfectionist manager, however, ...

Today's college students have more perfectionistic traits than those of decades past, a new study suggests. The study is one of the first to examine generational differences in perfectionism, which is ...

After decades of experience as a psychologist and executive coach, I have learned that when embarking on a coaching and development program with employees, their internal point of view (POV) informs ...

As the eldest daughter, I strived to take the higher road and become a role model for my sister. She couldn’t see me falter. She was only allowed to see how I built myself from clay to an astonishing ...

If you’re a female entrepreneur, perfectionism and procrastination can feel like your constant enemies. Prefer to listen ...

'Obsessing much?' 'Just back away.' 'Let it go.' This sort of comment from perceptive colleagues or friends may indicate perfectionistic tendencies, but in general the recipient isn't likely to ...