It's a misconception to consider perfectionism altogether bad. When myopic and all-encompassing, it can be. People are often stunned to discover that they don't have to abstain from their ...

The mention of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often conjures images of scrupulous organization and particularity — a picture of perfectionism. Some might also think of a fear of germs or ...

Being a perfectionist is like playing a rigged carnival game. It’s presented as easy and within reach when it’s actually impossible and unattainable. People who are expected by others, or expect ...

Have you ever seen someone washing their hands again and again, or obsessively arranging things in a straight line? Do they get uncomfortable if a bedsheet isn’t perfectly tucked or if an object is ...