Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist
Perfectionism, often celebrated in our achievement-oriented society, sets an unattainable standard that inevitably leads to stress, anxiety, inadequacy and burnout. This brings many to therapy. I see a version of myself in my clients, especially those who describe themselves as high-achieving, type A and perfectionistic. They sit across from me, their faces etched with the exhaustion of trying to meet impossible standards at work, in relationships and within parenting. For as long as I can remember, perfectionism had been an inherent part of who I was. Read more to find out how I recovered from my perfectionism.