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Three Practical Tips to Overcome Perfectionism

By Dimitrios Tsatiris — 2021

On a dreary Monday morning, I am listening to an inconsolable graduate student. Based on their state of anxiety, you would think they are on the verge of flunking out of their program or that a loved one has fallen seriously ill. The truth is far different. This person is an outstanding student and well on their way to earning their degree. They have built a stellar resume filled with research projects and publications. However, they are having a hard time coping with a B on their latest exam. Their perfect 4.0 GPA is in jeopardy.

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