Originally published at: Is Your Teen a Perfectionist? How to Spot the Difference Between Healthy and Harmful Striving – Mamapedia™
Perfection might feel like the goal—but excellence, done with heart and balance, is where real growth happens.
Not sure I Iike the word excellenscism but I think the ideas in this article are really helpful. I always cautioned my boys to strive to challenge themselves but not to overfill their plate in high school and college. I try to be mindful every day of wanting to do my personal best (which some days my best is less than other days), not to compare myself to anyone else and to think about how I can specifically improve rather than beating myself up. A few years of therapy admittedly help me get to this place. Anyway, I think the advice is good for adults too.