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Great expectorations: to understand Manchester City study Guardiola's mouth

Pep Guardiola's spit symbolizes his relentless quest for perfection in football, demonstrating his psychological intensity and dedication as a coach.
#mental-health

The Pitfalls of Perfectionism

Perfectionism often leads to mental health issues.
Striving for perfection may impair overall performance.
Relaxing personal standards may enhance productivity.

I wish I failed more before I became a mother. I want my daughter to know resilience is more important than success.

Perfectionism can hinder personal fulfillment, especially in parenting.

Simone thought she was exhausted and burnt-out'. But her high-functioning anxiety was going unnoticed | Ashwini Padhi

High-functioning anxiety hides internal struggles behind a calm exterior, impacting productivity and emotional well-being.

Eight subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety

High-functioning anxiety affects high achievers who struggle internally with self-doubt and excessive stress despite their external success.

The Case Against Perfectionism

Perfectionism hinders performance and can lead to procrastination, inefficiency, and a fear of failure.

Why perfectionism at work wrecks your mental health

Perfectionism has negative impacts on mental health and is increasing due to social media and competitive work environments.

The Pitfalls of Perfectionism

Perfectionism often leads to mental health issues.
Striving for perfection may impair overall performance.
Relaxing personal standards may enhance productivity.

I wish I failed more before I became a mother. I want my daughter to know resilience is more important than success.

Perfectionism can hinder personal fulfillment, especially in parenting.

Simone thought she was exhausted and burnt-out'. But her high-functioning anxiety was going unnoticed | Ashwini Padhi

High-functioning anxiety hides internal struggles behind a calm exterior, impacting productivity and emotional well-being.

Eight subtle signs you have high-functioning anxiety

High-functioning anxiety affects high achievers who struggle internally with self-doubt and excessive stress despite their external success.

The Case Against Perfectionism

Perfectionism hinders performance and can lead to procrastination, inefficiency, and a fear of failure.

Why perfectionism at work wrecks your mental health

Perfectionism has negative impacts on mental health and is increasing due to social media and competitive work environments.
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#personal-growth

The Art of Being Flawed in a Perfectionist World - Tiny Buddha

Embracing imperfection can lead to personal growth and genuine connections, countering the paralyzing nature of perfectionism.

People Are Sharing Regretful Mistakes They WON'T Bring Into 2025 With Them

Overcoming perfectionism is essential for self-esteem, and recognizing that growth requires embracing flaws can lead to success.

Saoirse Hanley: A borrowed keyboard and Taylor Swift are saving me from wasting my life doom scrolling

Perfectionism can hinder the enjoyment and mastery of skills.
Pressure to excel leads to abandoning new endeavors rather than enjoying the learning process.

The Art of Being Flawed in a Perfectionist World - Tiny Buddha

Embracing imperfection can lead to personal growth and genuine connections, countering the paralyzing nature of perfectionism.

People Are Sharing Regretful Mistakes They WON'T Bring Into 2025 With Them

Overcoming perfectionism is essential for self-esteem, and recognizing that growth requires embracing flaws can lead to success.

Saoirse Hanley: A borrowed keyboard and Taylor Swift are saving me from wasting my life doom scrolling

Perfectionism can hinder the enjoyment and mastery of skills.
Pressure to excel leads to abandoning new endeavors rather than enjoying the learning process.
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Opinion | Why It Matters That Jesus Came From a Dysfunctional Family

Jesus' lineage illustrates that even those from dysfunctional families can embody hope and redemption.

Your Tarot Reading For Monday, December 23

The Two of Pentacles indicates a need to balance a chaotic schedule and let go of the pressure to be perfect during the holidays.

From Perfectionism to Burnout in Sports

Perfectionism in athletes stems from intense training and fear, leading to anxiety and burnout post-retirement.
#user-experience

'I mourn the Instagram where a well-whipped 99 got as many likes as an engagement announcement' - How we killed the platform by chasing perfection

Instagram has transformed from a spontaneous platform to one focused on curated perfection, leading to its decline.

UX court

Designers focusing on fine details face challenges akin to Judge Judy's courtroom drama.

'I mourn the Instagram where a well-whipped 99 got as many likes as an engagement announcement' - How we killed the platform by chasing perfection

Instagram has transformed from a spontaneous platform to one focused on curated perfection, leading to its decline.

UX court

Designers focusing on fine details face challenges akin to Judge Judy's courtroom drama.
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Hey Martha Stewart, you gloated about the death of a Post columnist - but I'm alive, bitch!

Martha Stewart's persona remains uncompromised by her prison experience, continuing her legacy of perfectionism and volatility.
Her narrative in the Netflix documentary reveals her persistent demanding nature.
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1 month ago

I'm a Type-A Gift-Giver-17 Top-Tier Items That Are Bound to Impress

Being a perfectionist in gift-giving ensures that each present is valuable and tailored to the recipient's desires, enhancing the gifting experience.

Lamenting about good design, invisible leadership, progressive design model

Design should aim for continuous improvement and embrace a community-oriented perspective.

Supporting Kids With ADHD: Reducing Perfectionism With Care

Perfectionism worsens ADHD symptoms like anxiety and procrastination, highlighting the need for supportive parenting.
#collaboration

Stop romanticizing in-office watercooler talk. As a fully distributed company of 12,000 people, here's what really works

Sharing work-in-progress leads to improved collaboration and knowledge sharing, challenging traditional notions of perfectionism in the workplace.

Frank Sinatra's final triumph

Quincy Jones's style clashed with Frank Sinatra's perfectionism, highlighting the complexities of their collaboration in the music industry.

Stop romanticizing in-office watercooler talk. As a fully distributed company of 12,000 people, here's what really works

Sharing work-in-progress leads to improved collaboration and knowledge sharing, challenging traditional notions of perfectionism in the workplace.

Frank Sinatra's final triumph

Quincy Jones's style clashed with Frank Sinatra's perfectionism, highlighting the complexities of their collaboration in the music industry.
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How Perfectionism Contributes to Social Anxiety Disorder

Perfectionism leads to isolation and exacerbates social anxiety, as individuals await perfection before seeking connections.
#productivity

How to Get Better at Finishing What You Start

Understanding why we procrastinate can help us manage ourselves better and complete tasks.
Fear of evaluation and perfectionism are significant barriers to completing projects.

Here's Your Horoscope For Thursday, October 10

Focus on progress, not perfection.
Resilience is key to navigating daily stressors.
Use maturity to handle emotional challenges.

How to Get Better at Finishing What You Start

Understanding why we procrastinate can help us manage ourselves better and complete tasks.
Fear of evaluation and perfectionism are significant barriers to completing projects.

Here's Your Horoscope For Thursday, October 10

Focus on progress, not perfection.
Resilience is key to navigating daily stressors.
Use maturity to handle emotional challenges.
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#parenting

Don't Be a "Good Mother"

Difficult childhoods can lead parents to create similar challenges in their children despite good intentions.
Perfection in parenting is about balance, not extremes; too much love can be harmful.

Depression and Anxiety in Gifted Children

Gifted children uniquely experience anxiety and depression due to their perfectionism and external expectations, not necessarily more than other children, but differently.

Don't Be a "Good Mother"

Difficult childhoods can lead parents to create similar challenges in their children despite good intentions.
Perfection in parenting is about balance, not extremes; too much love can be harmful.

Depression and Anxiety in Gifted Children

Gifted children uniquely experience anxiety and depression due to their perfectionism and external expectations, not necessarily more than other children, but differently.
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The Perspective Shift That Helped Me Overcome My Perfectionism - Tiny Buddha

Embracing imperfection can lead to greater happiness, while striving for perfection often leads to stress and anxiety.

No, Kenny G didn't create Starbucks Frappuccino. But he serenaded Kim Kardashian

Kenny G discusses the balance between his perfectionism and the reality of creative processes in music and writing.

Perfectionism: Recalibrating the Longing to Be Perfect

Kintsugi emphasizes that flaws and wounds can cultivate resilience and meaning, questioning the validity of perfectionism.
#family-dynamics

The 1 Thing Therapists Say Harms Eldest Daughters' Happiness The Most

Firstborn daughters often exhibit characteristics like being overly responsible and perfectionistic.
Eldest daughter syndrome is associated with early maturity due to maternal stress during pregnancy.

5 signs you have eldest-daughter syndrome, from a therapist who was the oldest of 6 kids

Eldest-daughter syndrome describes the pressure and perfectionism often felt by first daughters, impacting their lives and relationships.

The 1 Thing Therapists Say Harms Eldest Daughters' Happiness The Most

Firstborn daughters often exhibit characteristics like being overly responsible and perfectionistic.
Eldest daughter syndrome is associated with early maturity due to maternal stress during pregnancy.

5 signs you have eldest-daughter syndrome, from a therapist who was the oldest of 6 kids

Eldest-daughter syndrome describes the pressure and perfectionism often felt by first daughters, impacting their lives and relationships.
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The Immense Satisfaction Of Perfection

Perfectionism can hinder creativity and enjoyment, yet certain games provide clarity and satisfaction in decision-making that counters perfectionist tendencies.

YouTube Threatens to Demonetize Creator for Not Being Active Enough

Balancing a busy workload can stifle personal creative projects for freelancers.

The 3 Best Wellness Tips To Try If You Have Virgo Placements In Your Birth Chart

Virgos are detail-oriented perfectionists who thrive on routines, yet need to practice letting go of perfectionism for better self-care.
#authenticity

Charles Melton on New Fall Coach Campaign

The Coach Fall 2024 campaign promotes authenticity and liberation from perfectionism, encouraging individual expression through fashion and self-acceptance.

Lily Collins Reveals Why She Separates Herself From Emily Cooper

Lily Collins made conscious efforts to differentiate herself from her character Emily Cooper in 'Emily in Paris'

Katherine Ryan: My love language is intimacy. That's what my comedy is about'

Growing up in a family where women were the role models influenced a comedian's journey from seeking perfection to embracing authenticity.

Charles Melton on New Fall Coach Campaign

The Coach Fall 2024 campaign promotes authenticity and liberation from perfectionism, encouraging individual expression through fashion and self-acceptance.

Lily Collins Reveals Why She Separates Herself From Emily Cooper

Lily Collins made conscious efforts to differentiate herself from her character Emily Cooper in 'Emily in Paris'

Katherine Ryan: My love language is intimacy. That's what my comedy is about'

Growing up in a family where women were the role models influenced a comedian's journey from seeking perfection to embracing authenticity.
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4 months ago

A new poll reveals the worries of Gen Z kids and how parents can support them

Gen Z youth face heightened emotional pressures, including perfectionism and anxiety, especially among girls, making parental support crucial during these transitions.

The liberating truth is: they're probably not thinking about you': Oliver Burkeman on how to quit people-pleasing

People-pleasing and anxiety stem from a desire to manage others' perceptions, which is ultimately an unrealistic and unachievable goal.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Mia Farrington's Abstracted "Creatures of Light"

Mia Farrington's exhibition 'Creatures of Light' explores perfectionism and facades through bold, elegant abstractions, highlighting the balance of form, color, and texture.

Healthy Striving Vs Perfectionism: Maintaining the Right Balance

The right amount of perfectionism can be good for overall well-being.
The difference between perfectionism and healthy striving is in setting realistic goals.

The Elite CEO Coach - Jerry Colonna

Better Humans Make Better Leaders
Addressing Common Leadership Pitfalls
Letting Go of Perfectionism

Socializing design work

Product designers often prioritize perfection over making small changes, which can hinder their growth.
The open source movement teaches valuable lessons about receiving feedback, challenging one's approach, and continuously improving.

I'm a recovering perfectionist. Here's how I embraced the joy of good enough'

Perfectionism can be a significant obstacle to happiness and may drain life of spontaneity and joy.

Breaking Free from the Shadow of a Narcissistic Parent - Tiny Buddha

Realization that not everyone changes, especially those with toxic traits like narcissism.
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