Hand holding a cup that says "good enough" on it Source: Ksenia Makagonova / Unsplash As a recovering perfectionist, I've come to understand the unique challenges that perfectionism presents for ...

ATLANTA - The drive to be not just good, but perfect, is driven by a fear of failure, not high standards. So licensed therapist Jody Baumstein of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Strong4Life program ...

Your company's purpose is clear and inspiring. You are passionate about your work and believe the difference your company makes in the world justifies the extremely high standards you set for yourself ...

Every parent wants their child to be successful in life. But young people sometimes set excessively high standards for themselves. If something they do isn’t flawless, they may become overly ...

How to help teens avoid perfectionism rut Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin ...

Be it a bombed reading quiz or a botched science experiment, at some point every student fails in school. But students with a greater fear of failure are more likely to interpret normal academic ...

Simon Sherry receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He also owns CRUX Psychology, a private practice in psychology. We live in the age of perfection.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re struggling at work—to get ahead, feel fulfilled or ...

We often associate success with high IQ, but modern psychology consistently shows that Emotional Intelligence (EQ)—the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and influence the emotions of ...

You can help your child or teen avoid or overcome the negative effects of perfectionism. First, help them develop a “growth mindset,” a concept studied extensively by Dr. Carol Dweck and colleagues.