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Perfectionism and High Performers: When High Standards Start to Hurt
Do you hold yourself to incredibly high standards—no matter how much you achieve? On paper, you are doing well—maybe even very well. You are competent, reliable, productive, and probably the person others trust to get things done correctly and on time. You have built much of your life on being this person. And yet, you are dripping in self-doubt, and every small mistake feels like a fire alarm. Why does “doing well” still leave you feeling like you are falling behind? This is

The Team at Upper East Side Psychology
2 days ago


Perfectionism and Mental Health: How to Break the Cycle
Learn how perfectionism affects mental health and discover evidence-based strategies to break the cycle. Expert insights from Upper East Side Psychology.

The Team at Upper East Side Psychology
Aug 7, 2025
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