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Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.

By William Shakespeare
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06:02

Perfectionism and Student Health: The Cause of All Our Problems

As a university student, there is a lot of pressure externally, internally and socially. This pressure comes from high standards and the need to succeed. These standards and pressure often times lead to high stress and anxiety within university students. This can be classified as perfectionism.

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Are You Mentally Well Enough for College?

Last spring an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school—but was now failing several courses—came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist.

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An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional

In conversation with young adults and experts alike, journalist Rainesford Stauffer explores how the incessant pursuit of a “best life” has put extraordinary pressure on young adults today, across our personal and professional lives—and how ordinary, meaningful experiences may instead be the...

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I Failed My Final Exam | Quick Chat on Perfectionism

Just finished my first semester as a PhD student and I failed the final exam 🥲 Let's chat about failure, perfectionism, and resilience after falling short.

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The Perfectionist Trap

One of the greatest obstacles to a good life is the expectation of perfection.

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College Students and Destructive Perfectionism

Generation Z can struggle to bounce back from the first failures they experience in college. Here's how to help them thrive.

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The “Perfect” Problem

I’m a perfectionist, and I can’t do this anymore.

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The Problem with Being Perfect

A trait that’s often seen as good can actually be destructive. Here’s how to combat it.

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Three Practical Tips to Overcome Perfectionism

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.

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88 - Friday Fix: How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself

In this episode, I explain the psychology behind self-sabotage including the seven major reasons why we do it. Becoming more aware of those reasons can help you recognize self-sabotage when it’s happening.

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