17/05/2023
Perfectionism: holding yourself to impossibly high standards so that nothing you do ever seems to be good enough.
The thing about it though is that perfectionism can be so cleverly masked as high performance, busyness or procrastination that you may not notice it’s there. It can manifest as anxiety, depression, chronic stress, lack of self-love, sleep disturbances, eating disorders, co-dependence, overcompensation, controlling behaviour, unwillingness to try for fear of failure, low self esteem, amongst others.
Know that you’re human first, with flaws and weaknesses, just as much as you have strengths. Bask in the knowledge of the full you and learn to appreciate yourself just as you are. Seek help from your support system or a professional when things become so overwhelming, your quality of life is affected.