Perfectionism is a personality trait that presents in a person striving for flawlessness and setting extremely high standards for themselves. This is often accompanied by extreme self-critiques and the search for feedback from others. A drive to better ourselves can help us stay committed to challenging tasks and overcome serious obstacles, but psychologists have linked excessive perfectionism with mental health problems such as depression, eating disorders, anxiety, and more. Below are some signs to show one is a perfectionist: 1. Craves Approval Who judges perfection? In the minds of many perfectionists, it's other people. This tends to make perfectionists desire approval above all else. If you find yourself focusing more on what people say about your efforts than on the efforts themselves, your perfectionism is negatively affecting your priorities. 2. Cannot Accept and Celebrate One's Success It's never good enough, so you get sucked so far into the details that you beco...
