If you are a high-achieving person, you may see your strong work ethic and determinedness as pivotal to your achievements. If you are ever anything short of exceptional, it can feel like a personal ...

The line between healthy ambition and destructive perfectionism has become increasingly blurred in our achievement-obsessed culture. What begins as a desire for excellence can gradually evolve into a ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. I am a perfectionist, and trust me when I say this, it ...

Don't let unrealistic expectations hurt you. Most people would argue that being a high achiever is a good quality, but certain behaviors of other-oriented perfectionism can affect relationships with ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As a kid, I used to smooth out my bedspread every morning with a plastic Happy Meal boat. Everything I owned had to be just so, all my stuffed animals and dolls and books in their ...

I have decided in my post-retirement years that I will be more than satisfied with living a life of meaningful mediocrity. Moreover, l will kick to the curb any thoughts of achieving perfection in any ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Perfectionism doesn’t belong in the bedroom, as it takes away ...