Perfectionism comes in three types:
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<li>Self-Oriented Perfectionism: Demanding perfectionism from oneself.</li>
<li>Other-oriented Perfectionism: Demanding perfectionism from others.</li>
<li>Socially Prescribed Perfectionism: Feeling external pressure from the outside world to be perfect.</li>
</ul>

Kinds of Perfectionism

Perfectionism is a growing cultural phenomenon that has engulfed a large set of people including celebrities. Some of the causes are:
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<li>Modern parenting</li>
<li>Competitive economy</li>
<li>Consumerism and advertising</li>
<li>Social Media.</li>
</ul>

Perfectly Curated Life

Perfectionist behavior is a broad personality trait prevalent in today's generation. It is defined as a hypercritical relationship with one's self.
While setting high standards for oneself can be deemed as a positive quality, but perfectionism more or less assumes that we are flawed or defective.

Perfectionist Behavior

New research shows chronic perfectionism, the kind that doesn't go away as one gets older, leads to suicidal tendencies.
Early warning signs are when people start to take extraordinary or costly measures to hide distress or appear perfect.

Dark Side of Perfectionism

Social Media acts as the biggest culprit in amplifying perfectionism as youngsters can constantly compare their looks and their lives to others in easily measurable ways.
There is an increased expectation from our family and our peers to be perfect in all aspects of our lives.

Perfectionism x1000

In fifth grade, Hailey Magee rushed home from school distraught and crying after seeing that she'd received an A-minus on her first letter grade report card. Growing up, she had learned that the way to receive validation and love from family members and teachers was to be a high achiever.

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