Failure may be a nuisance but it doesn’t destroy you. You may have an internal sense of working very hard and yet you feel energized and balanced. This is associated with positive feelings, such as inspiration, happiness, joy, pride and positive self-regard. Healthy perfectionism is an appreciation for high quality and meeting goals, a love of learning and pride in accomplishments. But at what cost? There Are Two Kinds Of PerfectionismĪs with most things there is a continuum, or an upside and a downside, to perfectionism. And, yes, you want to “make it” in this world. You may wonder: What is the difference between perfectionism and striving for excellence? After all, you want to do your best, appreciate quality work, or want fine things. But when you reach it, you believe your effort or achievement is not enough. Have you ever noticed a nagging inner voice? The one that tells you what you should (or should not) be doing? Or maybe this voice admonishes you with, “Who do you think you are?” Or “What makes you so special?” Or else the narrative is motivational and propels you toward some goal.
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