ATLANTA - The drive to be not just good, but perfect, is driven by a fear of failure, not high standards. So licensed therapist Jody Baumstein of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Strong4Life program ...

Hand holding a cup that says "good enough" on it Source: Ksenia Makagonova / Unsplash As a recovering perfectionist, I've come to understand the unique challenges that perfectionism presents for ...

Your company's purpose is clear and inspiring. You are passionate about your work and believe the difference your company makes in the world justifies the extremely high standards you set for yourself ...

A young girl sees me for mild anxiety. She’s cheery and talkative, but she wrings her hands and stares at the floor when I ask about school. She describes the overwhelming feeling of frustration she ...

How to help teens avoid perfectionism rut Perfectionism can take a toll on a teen's quality of life, and breaking out of that mentality can help in the long run. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin ...

Every parent wants their child to be successful in life. But young people sometimes set excessively high standards for themselves. If something they do isn’t flawless, they may become overly ...

Simon Sherry receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He also owns CRUX Psychology, a private practice in psychology. We live in the age of perfection.

You can help your child or teen avoid or overcome the negative effects of perfectionism. First, help them develop a “growth mindset,” a concept studied extensively by Dr. Carol Dweck and colleagues.

As caregivers, you want your athlete to perform at their best and achieve excellence in their sport, at school, and in their other extracurricular activities. But while striving to be their best is ...