Do you ever feel really afraid of failing. Do you think you have to be perfect all the time? If you do, someone like Sheila Josephs, a psychologist, may be able to help. She's an expert at helping perfectionists, especially kids, not be so hard on themselves. In a recent interview. Joseph shared the risks of perfectionism and encouraged listeners to be "positive strivers" instead. What is unhealthy perfectionism.

A: Perfectionism in any shape or form is unhealthy! It is a way of thinking that says that I have to act perfectly at all times-no mistakes allowed Ultimately, perfectionism limits you from learning positive things from your less-than-perfect experiences. 4 Q: How do vou kuow if you are a perfectionist.

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