Absolute perfectionism is the belief that we ought to be perfect everywhere, all the time, and to everyone. Doing so is impossible, but a healthier version of perfectionism exists.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saints believe the end goal of all their efforts — premortal, mortal and in ...

Life with adult ADHD is often a frustrating mix of keeping expectations realistic but then being self-critical when facing ...

Not sure if you’re a perfectionist? Do you experience “a chronic restlessness to achieve, excel, and advance?” ...

There's long been a link between perfectionism and anxiety. Perfectionism is often elevated in anxiety disorders. These include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic ...

Perfectionism is not one of the official symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but for some people, they may go hand in hand. Perfectionism is a tendency to strive for ...

For people who develop hoarding behaviors, possessions take on meanings and values far beyond their practical use. Each item becomes deeply intertwined with ...

Anorexia nervosa with its devastating mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms has the highest mortality rate among ...

Orthorexia is linked to perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety. Characteristics include rigid food choices, meticulous planning and a focus on food as a source of health rather ...