Is perfectionism fueling your anxiety? 5 signs to know

From being motivated by fear to avoiding difficult tasks, here are a few signs that our anxiety is fueled by perfectionism.

Published on: Aug 30, 2024 5:58 PM IST

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Perfectionism can fuel anxiety. The fear of not being good enough can make us anxious and stressed. “As a perfectionist, missing your goal or making a mistake can feel like a catastrophic failure. Perpetuating that fear of failure through perfectionistic habits reinforces anxious thinking. Understanding this is the first step to challenging your perfectionism and anxiety,” wrote Psychologist Carolyn Rubenstein. Here are a few signs to be aware of. (Unsplash)

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We always ask for advice from others before taking action because we think that our judgment is not good enough.  (Unsplash)

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We tend to over plan everything well in advance, and then when we are not able to stick to the plan, we feel stressed.  (Unsplash)

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We have the tendency of avoiding difficult tasks or procrastinating because we fear that we will not do justice to it.  (Unsplash)

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Instead of passion or good intentions, we are immensely motivated by fear. This further makes us scared of the work at hand.  (Unsplash)

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We are always overwhelmed with the thought of making mistakes. Hence, we try to become controlling to ensure that everything turns out perfectly.  (Photo by Usman Yousaf on Unsplash)