7 Ways Perfectionism Lowers Engagement And Contributes To Burnout, Studies Show

Summary

This article by Bryan Robinson, writing for Forbes, makes the following points:

• Research shows that aiming for perfection can contribute to mental health problems.
• Most companies don’t expect you to be perfect.
• Perfectionism can be described as ‘excellence taken to the extreme’.

References

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• 5 Innovations Business Leaders Can Take For Their Burnout Prevention Toolbox | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

References from the Web:

• JUL 2021 Perfectionism Can Become a Vicious Cycle in Families—The Atlantic
• SEP 2021 3 Types of Perfectionism to Watch Out for—Psychology Today
• SEP 2021 What Is Perfectionism According to Psychology? 7 Examples—Positive Psychology  
• AUG 2022 Perfectionism Is A Pathology, Not A Character Strength—Forbes  

Source Information:

• Article Source: Forbes
• Media Check: Forbes - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)