Is All Perfectionism Bad? The Answer May Surprise You
Is all perfectionism bad? The answer may surprise you.
In this video, Dr. Margaret delves into the intricate relationship between perfectionism and mental health, exploring both constructive perfectionism and destructive perfectionism. While healthy perfectionism can drive personal growth, harmful perfectionism often leads to hidden depression and can have serious psychological impacts.
By understanding perfectionism psychology, we can identify perfectionism signs and distinguish between beneficial and detrimental perfectionism effects.
Perfectionists often struggle with the pressures of rigid compartmentalization, where emotions are stowed away, leading to perfectionism depression.
This video uncovers how perfectionism and mental health are closely connected and offers insights into maintaining your well-being despite the challenges.
Learn how to balance the drive for excellence with your overall mental health and avoid the pitfalls that many perfectionists face.“
If you’re struggling, help is available:
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➡️ Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction: Is All Perfectionism Bad?
0:38 - Compartmentalization: Stowing Away Painful Feelings
2:08 - Constructive vs. Destructive Perfectionism
3:22 - The Impact of Destructive Perfectionism
4:00 - The Problem with High Expectations
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Is All Perfectionism Bad?