The TED Talk All Girls Need to Hear
Perfectionism is a trait capable of encompassing ambition, hard-work, and a hunger for challenge. I say this on account of personal...
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Why Do I Have to Be the Perfect Student?
In honor of mental health awareness month, I want to talk about a concept that negatively affects so many college students’ mental health:...
No Muse Zone: Tips for Overcoming Writer's Block
As I sat down to write the article you’re currently reading, I found myself staring at blank pages, observing the empty beauty of nothing...
Perfectionism Isn't Perfect
I’m a perfectionist, so I wouldn’t let you see the bad.
5 Confessions of a Perfectionist
I will gladly admit that I am a perfectionist. It is both a blessing and a curse. While I’m putting all of my effort into a product, I'm...
How Perfectionism Stifles Your Creativity
It's hard not to strive for perfection in our culture, but keep in mind that it's okay to suck.
Confidence Versus Comparison
Ever since I can remember, I’ve had many guy friends. Somehow, maintaining relationships with other girls seemed like such a chore in...
Fearfully Limited
Fear influences almost every moment of my life. Questions and ideas, driven by fear, constantly run through my mind. What if I don’t get a...
Inside My Head – Overthinking and Perfectionism
Overthinking and perfectionism are two things that, while not the same, can usually go hand in hand when it comes to my mental health. One...
Like a Champion Today
“You don’t celebrate second place at Notre Dame”
Letting Go of Perfect
I am giving up... on perfection.
4 Ways to Ease Your Perfectionism
It’s not easy being a perfectionist. You may be putting out some of your best work, but at the same time the standards you set for yourself...
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The Peril of Perfectionism
As did many of my peers, I grew up with a necessity to be the best. I do not know at what age the pulsing, constant reminder that I had so...
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Overcoming Perfectionism in College
When it comes to school, I am a die-hard perfectionist. All A’s, all the time, anything else is unacceptable. I don’t even like A-s. I am...
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Why I'm Over Perfectionism
There’s a part of me that really hates writing this. Even now, my fingers hesitate to stroke the keys because writing has just become so...
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Academics and Perfectionism: My Experience Trying to Be a Perfect Student
Grades are important, but not as important as gaining experience and actually learning.
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The Downsides of Being a Perfectionist
Perfectionism can be good or bad, depending on how you handle stress and pressure.
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Why Perfectionism is Far from Perfect
For years, I believed that the ultimate goal in life is to achieve perfection. Perfect body, perfect hair, perfect grades, perfect life...
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What It's Like to Be the Girl That's Always 'Fine'
She doesn’t stumble. She doesn’t hesitate. She doesn’t break down.
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The Problem with Perfection
The Problem with Perfectionism It’s human nature to be hard on yourself. In fact, we are harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. We...
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