However, if they or their interviewers more clearly understood the meaning and consequences of perfectionism, they would never give such an answer. Because it’s not safe at all. I've answered ...

French Gates described her former perfectionism as 'absolutely horrible' and 'energy zapping' -- and shared the books she ...

To grasp the risks of perfectionism, it’s important to understand what it means. Is it a striving for excellence, or something more problematic? A recent study by researchers at the University ...

Kathy Caprino, M.A. covers careers, leadership and women’s issues. There are many factors that exacerbate perfectionism, including societal pressure, family expectations, critical or abusive ...

Many American parents would, but that’s because pop culture makes it seem like striving for excellence and perfectionism are the same thing. They aren’t. True perfectionism, which is ...