What is Perfectionism ?
Happiness or Perfection
Do you know anyone , a friend , family member , co-worker or acquaintance who considers himself or herself a perfectionist ? If so , have you ever noticed that they seem somewhat edgy , on guard or perhaps demanding ?
We live in a very competitive world and it is important to have high personal and professional standards . However , when a person ’ s standard or goal is perfection , they may not realise that they are setting themselves up to experience more frustration , anxiety , and disappointment than is necessary . The goal of perfection is unrealistic . There is very little in life that is perfect . To be human is to be imperfect . There is a tapestry in the United Nations building by a Belgian artist , who purposely put imperfections into the artwork to signify that we live in an imperfect world . There is no perfect person , no perfect relationship , no perfect job , no perfect house , the list is endless .
What is Perfectionism ?
The dictionary definition of perfectionism is “ a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable .” Another definition could be “ a