16 Examples of perfectionism
What does it mean to be a perfectionist? Here are some examples of how it might show up in your life:
Health Perfectionism
Hyper-fixation on eating the ‘right’ foods
Over-exercising or refusing to rest when you’re injured, tired, menstruating, etc.
Constant impulse to tweak, fix, or improve your health
Moral perfectionism
Hyper-fixation on being a good person
Constant worry that you’re doing something ‘bad’ or ‘wrong’
Extreme guilt or shame when you make a mistake or do something wrong (even unknowingly)
Relational perfectionism
Prioritizing others’ needs to the detriment of your own
Extreme discomfort / avoidance around difficult conversations or asking for help
Masking your true self to fit in and please others
Work perfectionism
Anxiety around taking sick or vacation time (even when you really need it)
Extreme discomfort receiving criticism (even when delivered kindly + constructively)
Inability to fully acknowledge your assets + strengths
Avoiding anything you think you might be bad at (or anything less than excellent)
Spiritual Perfectionism
Constantly feeling like you’re not doing enough in your spiritual practice
Unrealistic standards for your connection with God / Spirit
Anxiety that God / Spirit / your guides are disappointed with you
Is this you? 🙋 I’ve experienced all of these at some point! Still do occasionally, but it’s gotten a lot better since learning to be kinder to myself.
Wanting to be a good person, wanting to be understood and treated kindly by others… that’s all super normal. But all this pressure + criticism you’re putting on yourself, hustling to live up to other people’s / society’s standards… it’s not helping you feel the sense of satisfaction + accomplishment + peace you so deeply crave.
The tricky part is, it’s not always easy or effective to simply think nicer thoughts when your inner perfectionist is just trying to protect you and help you get your needs met! That’s why I created a workbook for recovering people pleasers + perfectionists.
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