Perfectionism is on the rise and appears to be taking a psychological toll. A recent study found that every generation of young adults since the late 1980s is more prone to perfectionism than the ...

Cowritten by Eser Yilmaz & Tchiki Davis. Perfectionism is a personality trait associated with striving to be flawless and often involves being critical of imperfections (Flett & Hewitt, 2002).

When you picture someone wildly successful in life, you might imagine a confident, fearless individual who has conquered all ...

Research shows that an employee’s perception of what makes an authentic leader is the most significant predictor of job satisfaction and happiness at work. And I experienced this firsthand when my ...

There are few conditions as exhausting—and common—as burnout. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 76% of American workers report experiencing the end-of-their-rope fatigue and frustration that are the ...

Most people want to excel in life. Whether it's in school or at work, in relationships or in our hobbies, it's common to want to do a good job. However, some people only want to achieve perfection.

We all know that nobody’s perfect, but it can be very hard to believe that about yourself. While no one can dispute that hard work is admirable—we see you Beyoncé!—you might be surprised to find out ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Perfectionism and anxiety, which are often linked, cause exhaustion and ...

Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies; Canada Research Chair (Tier II) Adjustment and Well-Being in Children and Youth, Brock University Danielle S. Molnar receives funding from the Canada ...