Perfectionism isn't about being the best, but the feeling of never arriving, never feeling good enough. It leads to a harsh internal voice that belittles and chastises us.
Rates of perfectionism have surged, particularly in socially prescribed perfectionism, where there is a belief that others expect perfection. Young people today are scoring much higher on this measure.
Increasing parental expectations, school pressures, social media influence, and advertising could be causes for the uptick in perfectionism. Dr. Curran highlights that this mindset creates an unrelenting treadmill of self-criticism.
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