0_Apprentice
I am totally a perfectionist. I really expect perfectionism from myself.
1_Wizard
Being a perfectionist can come with a lot of negativity. Perfectionists tend to always be critical of themselves.
0_Apprentice
Perfectionism (psychology)
1_Wizard
Do you get depressed when you don't reach your goals?
0_Apprentice
I agree. Sometimes I find that I am way too hard on myself when I shouldn't be, but I find it hard to just accept making mistakes either.
1_Wizard
Sometimes when you set unrealistic goals you just set yourself up for disappointment. Try being more lenient when setting goals.
0_Apprentice
I guess I wouldn't say I get depressed per se, but I do get really disappointed in myself. It does push me to try harder sometimes though.
1_Wizard
Yes, I can definitely see how that may sometimes motivate you to reach your goals.
0_Apprentice
That's probably great advice. I do think I burn myself out a bit sometimes in trying to be too perfect at times.
1_Wizard
I just hope you don't have neurotic perfectionism because that is worse than normal perfectionism.