Perfectionism And Sense Of Self
Perfectionism thrives in the fear of failure and on externally imposed self-expectations. But obsessively trying to avoid failure is unfulfilling and can lead to failure, while other people don’t know what’s good or enough for you.
To halt perfectionism, knowing who you are and what you value is vital. Knowing that, you can make the decision to be enough in every situation you face. And, in time, each situation will serve as a way to guide you toward your true self and free you from the need to be perfect.
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