Black-and-white thinking makes people neatly divide their pursuits into extreme categories. Some struggle to see the overlap ...

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life.” ~ Anne Lamott ...

The psychology of people with extremely high IQs reveals a nuanced picture. While they possess remarkable cognitive abilities ...

Most of us have a mental list of things we were supposed to leave behind with our younger years. Procrastinating on difficult ...

The idealized renderings served up by architects and developers are increasingly prone to deception, a problem that is only ...

People who grew up with hyper-critical parents often carry emotional scars, but many also develop subtle strength as adults ...

This alignment can lead to higher work performance, job satisfaction and lower risk of burnout. But if a manager has overly ...

The pressure to be high-achieving often feels like it is looming over us. Grades can have a huge impact on one’s self-worth and even future. Many feel imposter syndrome and that they need to be ...

The happiness of perfectionists depends on whether their goals meet their supervisor's expectations, suggests the findings.

People with obsessive-compulsive tendencies struggle when life feels chaotic. Yet embracing ambiguity can help us lead more ...

If you're among the 93% of people who struggle with perfectionism at work, new research suggests that your experience may ...

We often think of perfectionism as a virtue; a kind of shorthand for high standards, a solid work ethic, and attention to detail. But in reality, perfectionism can be a paralyzing force — like sand ...