perfectionism

Concerning study details how perfectionism affects college students

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For years, we’ve told our kids that they have to be perfect to succeed. Turns out, they might have been listening. If you feel anxiety about slipping up — like, the tiniest mistake is irrefutable evidence that you’re secretly a failure — you might not be alone. A study suggests that, compared to young people … Read more

A concerning study details how perfectionism is on the rise — and taking its toll.

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For years, we’ve told our kids that they have to be perfect to succeed. Turns out, they might have been listening. If you feel anxiety about slipping up — like, the tiniest mistake is irrefutable evidence that you’re secretly a failure — you might not be alone. A study suggests that, compared to young people … Read more