ExcerptPerfectionist QuizPerfectionism can cause feelings of anxiety, fear, and self-doubt; it can cripple self-esteem, stifle creativity, and put a stumbling block in the way of intimate friendships and love relationships. Ultimately, it can create or aggravate illnesses such as eating disorders, manic-depressive mood ¬disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance abuse. Everybody has some “built-in” perfectionism, especially in our achievement-oriented, competitive culture. Complete this questionnaire to discover how perfectionistic you are. • I never do anything halfway; it’s all or nothing for me. Everytime. • I get angry or defensive when I make mistakes. I hate to make them. • I often procrastinate on starting projects. I seldom meet deadlines. Or if I do, I kill myself meeting them.
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