MINI-TEST: ARE YOU A PERFECTIONIST

#perfectionism ------------- Perfectionism is a character trait ()  that manifests itself in the form of very high expectations toward oneself and/or others. It can be seen as a strategy aimed at coping with the uncertainty and anxiety arising from daily life, as it allows the person to keep under control, at least illusorily, all those aspects that tend to generate worry and negativity. The most immediate risk is to live in a condition of constant dissatisfaction, since controlling every area of one’s existence is simply impossible. When perfectionism becomes extreme, it can turn into a real psychopathological disorder. Usually, such a character trait is associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Analyze the following statements and pick the ones that best describe you. I hate it when others do things sloppily  Criticism devastates me psychologically  I focus on details until the result is perfect  I always want to achieve the most in what I do  I prefer to make do since others are not up to it  The idea of making mistakes causes me great concern Check the number of selected boxes and read the matching profile. 0: You are anything but a perfectionist 1-2: You are not much of a perfectionist 3-4: You are a perfectionist without excess 5-6: You are a perfectionist maniac! Explanation of sentences I hate it when others do things sloppily A true perfectionist does not like to delegate to others ()  since they must have everything under control and be solely responsible for their own success or failure. The high quality standards of the person obsessed with perfectionism also reverberate on interpersonal relationships, often posing as an obstacle between the individual and others. Not infrequently, this leads to isolation or to the establishment of unhealthy relationships. Criticism devastates me psychologically Perfectionist people are particularly sensitive to criticism because they see it as confirmation of their inner fears about their own inadequacy. This vulnerability usually generates social anxiety and difficulties in professional and personal interactions. The perfectionist may therefore try to avoid contact with others for fear of being judged or considered not up to par. I focus on details until the result is perfect Obsessive planning is common among perfectionists, as they believe that meticulous preparation can prevent future mistakes. However, this behavior is likely to result in procrastination and decision paralysis, as the individual is frightened by the idea of overlooking some detail capable of making the whole project fail. I always want to achieve the most in what I do This statement reflects the belief that one’s personal worth is directly related to success achieved through one’s actions. People with perfectionist tendencies feel inadequate if they do not achieve excellent results. Psychologically, this may stem from very high expectations set by authority figures during childhood, or from a view of life that is overly focused on proving oneself. I prefer to make do since others are not up to it Anyone who likes things done well realizes that most people do not put much effort into what they do, and this can generate a strong sense of frustration and irritation, especially in those who make perfectionism a way of life. While this pushes a person towards self-improvement and learning the art of making do, it also alienates them from others and makes their social life empty and superficial. The idea of making mistakes causes me great concern Discovering an error in their work means, for a perfectionist maniac, finding confirmation to their fear of not being up to scratch. Here we can see the presence of a strong self-critical drive, which tends to amplify the anxiety linked to the idea of making a mistake or not achieving the set goals. Every slightest imperfection is interpreted as an overall failure