26 Oct When perfectionism drives fear and self-doubt, success can feel like stress.
Definition of Perfectionism Research suggests that perfectionism takes two forms: Adaptive perfectionism: Involves conscientiousness, organization, striving for excellence, and ambitious goals. It is a positive personality trait linked to career success, high self-esteem, happiness, and greater life satisfaction. Maladaptive perfectionism: Is characterized by a tendency to set extremely high, rigid,...