This is the irony and the illusion of perfectionism - it leads to failure, not success. Studies show that constantly trying to achieve the impossible, floods your body with stress chemicals and ...

Perfectionism is a personality trait where ... Debilitating: They have analysis paralysis, further leading to chronic stress, persistent anxiety and physical symptoms of Insomnia and digestive ...

While some level of planning and effort can bring joy, going overboard can lead to unhealthy levels of stress, anxiety, and even conflict. Here’s how holiday perfectionism can affect your mental ...