The counterintuitive relationship between perfectionism & confidence
Perfectionism acts to protect and shelter us, keeping us in our comfort zone. When others would have deemed something 'good enough', I sat and continued to pore over ideas and work for hours.
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Relationship Between Self
What's the relationship between self- confidence and perfectionism ? Are high performers perfectionists? These questions are answered in this video.
Abstract Perfectionism is a personality disposition that can be expected to explain individual differences in counterfactual thinking. Yet, research on perfectionism and counterfactual thinking is very limited, and findings are mixed. The present study (N = 175 university students) investigated the relationships between perfectionism and counterfactual thinking after imagining a negative ...
The Perfectionism Trap.
A study by Adams, Howell, and Egan (2023) highlights the importance of self-compassion in overcoming perfectionism . Individuals who practice self-compassion—being kind to themselves in moments of difficulty—are better equipped to handle setbacks, reduce psychological distress, and ultimately build authentic confidence . Self-compassion serves as a buffer between perfectionism and its ...
The results suggested that both SOP and SPP were positively correlated with worry and rumination. Moderator analyses suggested that both SOP and SPP are correlated with various forms of cognitive perseveration and meta-analytic mediation models suggested worry and rumination contribute to the relationship between perfectionism and distress.
The perils of perfectionism Harvard Gazette
In podcast, experts discuss different types of toxic achievers and the case for embracing your 'beautiful mess' It feels good to achieve. But when that pursuit of excellence tips into perfectionism , the consequences to mental health and relationships can be severe. "Striving for excellence is good. Perfectionism ?
Understanding the difference between them and what is required by each to alleviate anxiety can make all the difference if you struggle with perfectionism .
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The Perils of the Overconfident Perfectionist
Perfectionists overvalue confidence and devalue self-doubt, missing out on the benefits of the latter, especially those related to genuine self-esteem, while cheapening the former.
The present study expands theory and research on perfectionism from a unique motivational perspective through a longitudinal investigation of perfectionism , the pursuit of self-image goals related to self-improvement, and mental and physical health among 187 university students.