The Pitfalls of Perfectionism

Holding yourself to impossible standards almost always backfires.

When the Bar Is Too High

Perfectionists are often doomed to a lifetime of doubt and depression.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/when-the-bar-is-too-high

Are You Undermining Your Achievements?

Why some types of perfectionists succeed more than others.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/are-you-undermining-your-achievements

The Perfect Path to Overeating

Why the most fastidious eaters end up binging.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/the-perfect-path-overeating

Our Flawed American Dream

We have everything the American Dream prescribed. So why aren't we happy?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/our-flawed-american-dream

Why self-compassion is healthier than self-esteem

Why we should stop chasing self-esteem and start developing self-compassion

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/why-self-compassion-is-healthier-self-esteem

The Top Three Valentine's Day Pitfalls

How to withstand all the pressure and hype.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/the-top-three-valentines-day-pitfalls

Fear of Flow? Trivialize the Task
Blocks arise when what you want to do matters too much.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/fear-flow-trivialize-the-task

The Sweet Smell of Failure
Getting what you want may not get you what you need.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/the-sweet-smell-failure

Words of healing for perfectionists: Forget your perfect offering
Words of healing for perfectionists
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/words-healing-perfectionists-forget-your-perfect-offer

The trouble with optimism
Optimism can be harmful if you always expect to succeed
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/the-trouble-optimism

Constantly Ruminating?
Certain perfectionists are predisposed to distress and overthinking.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/constantly-ruminating

The Procrastination-Perfectionism Connection
How to break the link.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/the-procrastination-perfectionism-connection

In Praise of Perfectionism
Why it shouldn't get a bum rap.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/in-praise-perfectionism

The Fiction of Superwoman
Shredding the ideal female script.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/the-fiction-superwoman

Unlocking Your Success Equation
Success demands taking a risk and learning from it.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/unlocking-your-success-equation

Only Six and She Thinks She's Fat
What philosophy tells us about body ideals.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/only-six-and-she-thinks-shes-fat

The Perfect Warrior
Our fixation on military-level fitness.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/the-perfect-warrior

Quit Trying So Hard!
Don't let your inner critic get the best of you.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/the-pitfalls-perfectionism/quit-trying-so-hard