“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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Brené Brown (1965) US writer and professor
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.”
David Levithan The Lover's Dictionary
Source: The Lover's Dictionary
William Cowper (1731–1800) (1731–1800) English poet and hymnodist
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Mike Tyson (1966) American boxer
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“Sometimes the best offense was avoiding self-destruction.”
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Source: Seeds of Rebellion
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Source: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
“It’s always helpful to remember that when perfectionism is driving, shame is riding shotgun.”
Brené Brown (1965) US writer and professor
Source: Rising Strong