Strive for progress not perfection

Abstract

It is healthy to strive for success. It can be problematic to strive for perfection in an irrational way. Perfectionism is not a healthy pursuit of excellence. Characterized by inflexible expectations, high standards, and firm beliefs about how to be successful is Perfectionism. Perfectionism being a personality trait that appears at a young age, is multidimensional in nature (due to its impact on both personal and interpersonal relationships), and is related to various maladjustments that result in negative outcomes and maladaptive behavioural manifestations. Perfectionists are driven, organised, and dependable, but when their standards aren't reached, they can become worried and critical. Perfectionists can employ this feature in beneficial and constructive ways by becoming more flexible, adaptive, and tolerant of mistakes.