Perfectionism: the Crucible of Giftedness
perfectionism encompasses the ability to look inward, and know without equivocation, that growing towards unmet potential is one of the primary aims of a human life.
perfectionism, as the central feature of OCPD, is also characterized by such traits as excessive concern with details, an extreme devotion to work and productivity (at the expense of leisure), excessive conscientiousness, scrupulousness, thriftiness, inflexibility and rigidity in the issues of morality and ethics, reluctance to delegate tasks, and
... See morePavel G Somov • Present Perfect: A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control
As a perfectionist, you are programmed to perceive differences more than similarities. This “difference filter” tends to first bring into focus how this circle is not quite perfect or how it’s off center.
Pavel G Somov • Present Perfect: A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control
“Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.”