Perfectionism and the pursuit of more success, while apparently rational, are driven, in part, by an intense fear of one's emotions.

A conversation with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen discussing perfectionism, self-acceptance, and how we can shift from rules to values for healthier relationships.

Olympic medalist and co-creator of Beam Kids Shawn Johnson East opens up about perfectionism and helping her kids find their ...

Counsellors said that perfectionism makes people afraid of failure and prevents them from looking at the big picture, ...

Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Perfectionism doesn’t belong in the bedroom, as it takes away from the experience of self-love and ... [+] true intimacy. Here’s how it can ...

However, if they or their interviewers more clearly understood the meaning and consequences of perfectionism, they would never give such an answer. Because it’s not safe at all. I've answered ...

Michael MacIntyre, MD, is a board-certified general and forensic psychiatrist practicing general psychiatry at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Los Angeles. Perfectionism and anxiety ...

Maybe that resonates with fellow perfectionists. “While certain aspects of perfectionism can seem beneficial at times, it can actually lead to analysis paralysis or even life paralysis,” said ...

And she is hardly alone. “I would say most of my clients come in with perfectionism at the center of the overlapping Venn diagram of their challenges,” Hendriksen told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent ...

I totally understand perfectionism. We’re old buddies, and he loves to hijack my time. It’s an easy thing too, to get so caught up in the details that I’ve somehow […] ...