Tag: Perfectionism
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Contingent Self-Worth
Read more: Contingent Self-WorthA setback can hurt without settling our worth. Explore how approval, achievement, and relationships become conditions for feeling acceptable, and…
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The Tyranny of the Shoulds: Overcoming Neurotic Pride and Self-Hate
Read more: The Tyranny of the Shoulds: Overcoming Neurotic Pride and Self-HateThe content discusses Karen Horney’s concept of the “tyranny of the shoulds,” describing how individuals impose impossible standards on themselves,…
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Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Disorder
Read more: Obsessive–Compulsive Personality DisorderObsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is a mental health condition marked by excessive preoccupation with order, perfectionism, and control, often impairing…
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Self-Blame
Read more: Self-BlameSelf-blame is a psychological phenomenon where individuals hold themselves accountable for negative outcomes, potentially damaging mental well-being. Causes include a…
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Ego Ideal
Read more: Ego IdealSigmund Freud’s concept of the Ego Ideal, explored in his book “On Narcissism: An Introduction” (1914), embodies an internalized image…
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Conscientiousness: A Personality Trait
Read more: Conscientiousness: A Personality TraitConscientiousness, a Big Five personality trait, emphasizes organization, diligence, and goal-orientation. It thrives in predictable environments but can lead to…
