IDST 125 L9

Perfectionism

A personality trait characterized by setting excessively high standards, often accompanied by self-criticism and concerns over mistakes or meeting expectations.

Self-Oriented Perfectionism (SOP)

Setting high personal standards and striving for self-improvement, which can be adaptive or maladaptive.

Socially Prescribed Perfectionism (SPP)

Feeling external pressure to be perfect due to expectations from others, often linked to anxiety and burnout.

Other-Oriented Perfectionism (OOP)

Expecting perfection from others, which can lead to high demands and frustration.

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.

Self-Compassion

Treating oneself kindly and understandingly, especially in instances of failure or suffering.

Wabi-Sabi

A Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept that embraces imperfection, impermanence, and authenticity.

Effective Strategies to Reduce Perfectionistic Tendencies

Include setting realistic, achievable goals, cultivating a growth mindset, and practicing self-compassion.

Obsessing over unimportant details

A behavior often exhibited by perfectionists that hinders growth by focusing on minor issues.

Celebrating progress

Valuing the process of improvement and milestones rather than striving for perfection.

Burnout

A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often linked to perfectionism.

personality trait

• A consistent pattern of thinking, feeling, and
behaving that defines an individual’s
characteristic ways of interacting with the
world
*which can be changed (neuroplasticity)

The three attitudes* of
perfectionism that stunt our
growth

1. Obsess over unimportant details
*Excessively high personal standards
2. Avoid hard or unknown tasks that may lead to
failure
*Concern over mistakes
*Doubts about actions
3. Too tough on themselves when they make
mistakes
*SOP (Self-Oriented Perfectionism)
*SPP (Socially Prescribed Perfectionism)
*OOP (Other-Oriented Perfectionism)
*6 elements of the multidimensional
conceptualization of perfectionism

perfectionism vs expertise development