What leads to
perfectionism?
In general, there are three underlying inspirations for
perfectionism. Perfectionism may come due to fusion of any of the three reasons
or single reason. If you are a
perfectionist, you may have the capacity to relate with one or more of the
following reasons.
Strong Desire of
Growth
They expect perfection from
themselves. Their perfectionism is the effect of a voracious thirst and desire
and to be the best that one could be. To come anything short would be not to
satisfy one's actual potential, which overcomes the purpose in living.
Social expectations
Their perfectionism comes because
it is socially expected from them. Family, coaches, teachers, managers and
leaders with creativity, dictatorial styles induce perfectionism by putting a
high standard of benchmark we need to reach and lessen the chance of failure by
punishing yourself for it. Failing is equal to being worthless. Schools and
workplaces with a fierce culture of competition and strong emphasis on
performance and achievement are common grounds for perfectionism. Society and media
create the aspiration toward unrealistic ideals and instill the belief that
such ideals are in fact achievable.
Sense of insecurity
For some individuals,
perfectionism may emerge out of frailty of one's own value. Individuals who
have confronted separation of sorts or sidelined since childhood create a feeling
of deficiency or void in themselves. This chasm thus shows the craving or need
to plainly substantiate themselves through their activities and achievements.
They desire to create an impression about themselves, whether for themselves or
other individuals around them.
