I don't understand why people strive/want to be perfect. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame. We, as a society, believe that perfection will protect us.
I would be lying if I said I never wished to be perfect or wished to have the perfect life, because at one point in life, I have. But, being a perfectionist can be taken to the extreme and affect our mental health, such as depression, eating disorders, and anxiety. I think we forget that being perfect or reaching perfectionism is impossible. We should focus on trying to be our best selves instead of trying to reach unrealistic standards.
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Random Thoughts I have in General
Non-FictionThese are thoughts that I have as a 17 yr old high school student. Just to be clear, some of these stories are what I think about society and most of them are just random thoughts that I think about. (this is my first story ever. constructive criti...
