Tag: being a perfectionist
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12 Signs Someone is a Toxic Perfectionist
Most people like perfection. You want to do a good job and have things align flawlessly, which is an admirable trait. So, being a perfectionist isn’t always a bad thing until the need to have everything picture-perfect becomes toxic. Striving to do things correctly and having a good work ethic is impressive. However, when the…
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9 Ways Imperfection and Vulnerability Can Help You Achieve Goals
You probably thought now and again that it would be better if people had no imperfections and vulnerabilities. If not that, there are likely traits of yours you wish you could erase so you could become the person you’re supposed to. But that’s too limited a way of thinking and doesn’t acknowledge the nuance of…
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3 Ways Repetitive Thinking Can Hold You Back In Life
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle continuous, repetitive thinking? Do the same worries and fears repeat over and again in your mind, no matter how much time you already pondered them? Is your head mostly filled with the exact string of thoughts or feelings that never seem to go away? This repetitive…
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4 Effective Ways To Give Your Brain A Break From Overthinking
Do you need to give your brain a break from overthinking? Overthinking, also known as rumination, is a negative thought pattern that causes you to become stuck in your thoughts. Negative ideas seem to grow, spiral, and you become paralyzed by trying to focus on all of them at once or attempting to follow them.…
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10 Signs You’re an Introvert with Anxiety
Anxiety causes a nagging thought that something terrible is going to happen. Being an introvert means you prefer calm situations and environments that aren’t stimulating. To be an introvert with anxiety means that you deal with both of those things at once. The anxiety might cause you to stay up all night thinking about something…
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9 Behaviors That Prove a Link Between Perfectionism and Anxiety
How many times have you heard the saying that nobody’s perfect? While most people know this, their lives can still be upset by a false façade. Perfectionism and anxiety often go hand in hand, making life difficult for you and anyone in your circle. Of course, anything that you do is worth your best shot.…