Perfectionists typically hold distorted beliefs about themselves and unfairly expect others to validate their worth. This mindset leads to social anxiety, as they assume others share the high standards they impose on themselves. Many perfectionists struggle with rigid self-concepts and demand extraordinary proof of their worth from others. Cognitive flexibility can help, allowing them to reconcile conflicting beliefs and to acknowledge that admiration from others does not require exhaustive validation. Ultimately, perfectionists can benefit from recognizing that their self-assessment may need de-emphasis in favor of more realistic standards.
Perfectionists unfairly place the burden of proof onto others to prove their worthiness, leading to distorted self-beliefs and severe social anxiety.
Perfectionists often believe that others hold them to the same unrealistic standards they impose on themselves, resulting in anxiety and fear of rejection.
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