Perfectionism manifests as a desire to excel in all significant areas, driven by a quest for approval or admiration. Many perfectionists are unaware of why they aspire to such goals. Therapy employs thought experiments to help individuals examine underlying beliefs about their ambitions. There exist two interpretations of perfectionism: one seeks balance and moderation, while the more prevalent view demands constant excellence in every role. This relentless pursuit can result in frustration and feelings of inadequacy when facing universal constraints related to time and resources.
Perfectionists often want to be perfect in everything that matters to them at once. This leads to an overwhelming pressure to achieve the unattainable.
Underlying unhealthy perfectionism is a search for approval or admiration. This quest for validation can result in a lack of self-knowledge about actual desires.
In therapy, thought experiments are used to explore assumptions behind goals, fostering deeper understanding of one's motivations and the reasons for pursuing perfection.
Two views of perfectionism exist: one seeks harmony through balance, while the more common view demands extremes in which one must excel in all aspects of life.
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