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Perfectionism Is a Form of Self-Deception

Perfectionism is the ultimate form of self-deception. Perfectionists tend to fluctuate between believing they’re perfect, resisting the notion that they caused any meaningful harm (even to themselves), and believing they can become perfect, minimizing past harm with the excuse that they’re engaged in meaningful self-work. On the surface, perfectionism is a way to avoid accountability. At […]

Perfectionism Is a Form of Self-Deception
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By penwithlit

Freelance writer and radio presenter

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