“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.”
Source: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
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Source: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
“andAt the core of this desire is the belief that everything can be perfect.”
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“Sometimes the best offense was avoiding self-destruction.”
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“It’s always helpful to remember that when perfectionism is driving, shame is riding shotgun.”
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