Let’s just be honest and up front: perfectionism sucks. It’s a ruthless and self-inflicted prison, and “excessive standards” and “harsh self-punishment” are now becoming a thing for younger people. And even though it’s linked to major stinks like anxiety and depression, people still can’t seem to help themselves. Do we really mean to screw ourselves over? It often leads to psychological damage, but somehow, it’s still the new norm we feel pushed to chase after.

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