The choice for perfectionism is an impossible quest without realistic expectations of attainment.

There is a distinction between being the sort of perfectionist who has excessive requirements, is chronic and conscientious (adaptive or healthy) and the kind considered an unhealthy or maladaptive perfectionist.

Here you are some signs of an unhealthy perfectionist. And you can explore related articles from, here.

1- you are never done

Considering the fact that perfection doesn’t exist you maintain working to attempt for it.

2- You can’t accept being ‘second-best’ at whatever

You’re very aggressive and cannot stand to lose at anything regardless of how insignificant.

3- You obsess about previous mistakes

You revisit each step stressful that you did no longer do enough, or that you did something incorrectly.

4- You’re judgmental

Since you want perfection in yourself, you are also criticizing others who make mistakes or don’t do matters in a perfect way.

5- You need to be on top of things

When working with others, you even take more work to ensure it is completed in a proper way.

6- You can’t accept constructive complaint

You turn out to be defensive and dejected due to the fact you can’t accept being less than ideal.

7- You’re a people pleaser

You want every person to love your work and think especially of you.

Unsurprisingly, unhealthy perfectionism can wreak havoc with your health, relationships, and life in general.

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