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Lilly | A Fraction of My Mind's avatar

This is such a relatable post. When looking at the messy state of my bedroom or my scribbled handwriting, you wouldn't think I'm a perfectionist either, but I am in the sense that I'm a high achiever and hold myself to high standards that are often impossible to meet. You mention the phrase "everything in moderation," and that's definitely true, because I've always described perfectionism as both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's a great motivator, on the other hand, it can be quite exhausting at times. I love how you wrap up this post, particularly when you say: "we are imperfect beings, and this is where our charm is." Loved reading this!!

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Barbs Honeycutt's avatar

How interesting! So 'perfectionism' really resonated within you from your teenage years? I suspect I am a perfectionist as well but, as you said, it's not that everything in my life has to be strategically perfect. I don't fold my socks every day. I can't help but thinking, how is perfectionism a bad thing? It means you're good at things and you care. Slippery slope here.

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