An alarming study done in the UK in 2017 and published online in the American Psychological Association’s journal Psychological Bulletin showed that perfectionism is on the rise, especially among h young people. The condition is linked to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, early morbidity, and even suicide. Perfectionism, broadly defined, is a combination of excessively high… Continue reading How to Combat Perfectionism and Lower the Risk of Mental and Emotional Health Problems
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The Danger of “Sexual Perfectionism”
Women’s self-image suffers if their partner is imposing “sexual perfectionism” on them, researchers say. Perfectionism is defined as a ‘striving for flawlessness and the setting of exceedingly high standards for performance, accompanied by tendencies for overly critical self-evaluations and concerns about negative evaluations by others’. It is a common personality characteristic, but the longer term… Continue reading The Danger of “Sexual Perfectionism”
Stop the Dieting/Binge Cycle and Reclaim Your Body
Despite what all those weight loss ads tell you, being able to fit into a size zero bikini should not be your greatest life accomplishment. Nor will it help you achieve true happiness, inner peace, self-confidence or self-worth. Yet our culture puts such an emphasis on appearance and thinness it’s difficult to not be swayed… Continue reading Stop the Dieting/Binge Cycle and Reclaim Your Body