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 ...

When I’m depressed, perfectionism rears its perfectly ugly head. Because I can never do things perfectly, this can result avoiding responsibilities. In turn, it makes me feel bad about myself ...

Embracing the value of imperfection is the only viable way to get there. As a recovering perfectionist, I now understand that perfectionists are more than just uptight overachievers. They can ...

As a recovering perfectionist myself, I know how hard it can be to let go of control. But resiliency, unlike control, is liberating mentally and emotionally. When you shed needless worry ...

Shannon Dingle is a disabled activist, freelance writer, sex trafficking survivor, recent widow, and recovering perfectionist. Her first book, "Living Brave," will be published by HarperOne in ...

This piece almost wasn’t written because I’m a perfectionist. Well, a recovering perfectionist actually. Most of my adult life I’ve been nurturing, embracing and wielding perfectionism. Courting it ...

a recovering perfectionist,” she said. “When I first learned that I was going to be on the Invictus team, I started my goal.” She worked on getting fit and tailored her training toward what ...