The researchers, from University of Florida Warrington College of Business, examined the link between a workers’ “self-oriented perfectionism,” which is someone meeting their own perceived ideal ...

We often think of perfectionism as a virtue; a kind of shorthand for high standards, a solid work ethic, and attention to detail. But in reality, perfectionism can be a paralyzing force — like sand ...

Perfectionism can be harmful to our emotional and psychological health if left unchecked. The desire to control everything at all times can lead to anxiety, stress, even depression.

Research shows that an employee’s perception of what makes an authentic leader is the most significant predictor of job satisfaction and happiness at work. And I experienced this firsthand when my ...

If you regularly scroll health and wellness content online, you’ve no doubt heard of optimising. Optimisation usually means striving to make something the best it can be – the “optimal” version. A ...

In the classic film Citizen Kane, Jedediah Leland, confronting Kane, remarked, “You don't care about anything except you. You just want to persuade people that you love 'em so much that they ought to ...

When Gordon Flett, a psychology professor who has spent his career studying perfectionism, was bringing up his two daughters, he was determined to help them understand that they didn’t need to be ...

We asked therapists and researchers for the best books on learning to let go. By Hope Reese Mollie Candib, a therapist in New York City, was seeing a client who was under enormous stress. He was an ...

You want your kids to feel loved—and to be happy, healthy and reasonably well-behaved. Nothing is more important. Advice about how to achieve this comes at you from every corner: playground moms, ...