The concept that “you are not your thoughts and feelings” is fundamental in many forms of psychotherapy and mindfulness practices. It emphasizes the idea that individuals are separate from their thoughts and emotions, which can help in managing mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and...
It has been well over a month since COVID-19 first forced us to remain at home. As a counselor, I have seen growing patterns in people's behavior that have led me to one clear conclusion; cleaning, projects, and other household chores just don't cut it...
Dunkley, Zuroff and Blankstein (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology by the American Psychological Association, Inc. 2003, Vol. 84, No. 1, 234–252) defines self-critical perfectionism as a "constant and harsh self-scrutiny, overly critical evaluations of one's behavior, an inability to derive satisfaction from successful performance,...
It seems that smartphones and other forms of technology have redefined and expanded how we distract ourselves. How many times have you found yourself endlessly scrolling through Facebook or playing just one more level of Candy Crush instead of being engaged in life? Electronic devices...
Christopher Bergland The Athlete's Way Is the Perfectionism Plague Taking a Psychological Toll? The rise of perfectionism among young people has psychological consequences. Posted Jan 03, 2018 Source: RomarioIen/Shutterstock The first study to examine generational differences in perfectionism over the past three decades reports that...