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    perfectionism

    US /pɚˈfɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/

    ・

    UK /pə'fekʃənɪzəm/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounBelief that only something perfect is acceptable
    The student achieved high grades because of his perfectionism

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    You don’t have to be perfect...just do this

    03:21You don’t have to be perfect...just do this
    • This perfectionism seeps into every part of life.

      This perfectionism seeps into every part of life.

    • This perfectionism seeps into every part of life.

      This perfectionism seeps into every part of life.

    A2

    6 Signs of TOXIC Shame, NOT Healthy Shame

    06:486 Signs of TOXIC Shame, NOT Healthy Shame
    • Perfectionism.

      Perfectionism.

    • Perfectionism.

      Perfectionism.

    B1

    How He Got 13,000 Views On His Third YouTube Video (In A Tiny Niche)

    04:39How He Got 13,000 Views On His Third YouTube Video (In A Tiny Niche)
    • Meet Hunter, who was paralyzed by perfectionism and overthinking, from scripting to editing to even the tone of his voice.

      Meet Hunter, who was paralyzed by perfectionism and overthinking, from scripting to editing to even the tone of his voice.

    • Meet Hunter, who was paralyzed by perfectionism and overthinking, from scripting to editing to even the tone of his voice.

      Meet Hunter, who was paralyzed by perfectionism and overthinking, from scripting to editing to even the tone of his voice.

    B1

    The Many Rules You Have To Follow If You Are Beyonce's Friend

    04:30The Many Rules You Have To Follow If You Are Beyonce's Friend
    • Her decades of perfectionism and incomparable work ethic make her a celebrity even to other celebrities.  

      Her decades of perfectionism and incomparable work ethic make her a celebrity even to other celebrities.  

    • Her decades of perfectionism and incomparable work ethic make her a celebrity even to other celebrities.

      Her decades of perfectionism and incomparable work ethic make her a celebrity even to other celebrities.

    B1

    NYU's 2022 Commencement Speaker Taylor Swift

    28:05NYU's 2022 Commencement Speaker Taylor Swift
    • I know the pressure of living your life through the lens of perfectionism,

      I know the pressure of living your life through the lens of perfectionism,

    • through the lens of perfectionism

      through the lens of perfectionism

    B1

    8 Things That Lead To Emotional Exhaustion

    06:018 Things That Lead To Emotional Exhaustion
    • Number five, perfectionism.

      Number five, perfectionism.

    • If you're someone who strives for perfectionism, then you may experience emotional exhaustion and burnout in one or more areas of your life.

      If you're someone who strives for perfectionism, then you may experience emotional exhaustion and burnout in one or more areas of your life.

    B1

    You're Not a Perfectionist, You're Afraid of Your Own Power - Carl Jung

    16:24You're Not a Perfectionist, You're Afraid of Your Own Power - Carl Jung
    • You've been called a perfectionist your whole life and you wear it like a badge of But what if I told you that what you call perfectionism isn't about excellence at all?

      You've been called a perfectionist your whole life and you wear it like a badge of But what if I told you that what you call perfectionism isn't about excellence at all?

    • But what if I told you that what you call perfectionism isn't about excellence at all?

      But what if I told you that what you call perfectionism isn't about excellence at all?

    B1

    It took me 30+ years to learn what I’ll teach you in 10 minutes

    12:49It took me 30+ years to learn what I’ll teach you in 10 minutes
    • Alright, this video is going to be harder than normal, I want to go through all the research on perfectionism, what causes it, how it develops, how it affects your brain and body, and what you can do about it, because it's taken me a really long time to realize how much of a negative impact perfectionism has had on my life, despite struggling, like I always thought it was a positive thing, in fact, I was raised believing it was a badge of honor to be a perfectionist.

      Alright, this video is going to be harder than normal, I want to go through all the research on perfectionism, what causes it, how it develops, how it affects your brain and body, and what you can do about it, because it's taken me a really long time to realize how much of a negative impact perfectionism has had on my life, despite struggling, like I always thought it was a positive thing, in fact, I was raised believing it was a badge of honor to be a perfectionist.

    • I want to go through all the research on perfectionism: what causes it, how it develops, how it affects your brain and body,

      I want to go through all the research on perfectionism: what causes it, how it develops, how it affects your brain and body,

    B1

    Life of a 27 Year Old

    16:16Life of a 27 Year Old
    • Honestly, I'm just trying to be more realistic and less like idealistic perfectionism romanticized.

      Honestly, I'm just trying to be more realistic and less like idealistic perfectionism romanticized.

    • Honestly, I'm just trying to be more realistic and less, like, idealistic perfectionism romanticize rather than looking for the perfect person, finding someone with flaws you can accept.

      Honestly, I'm just trying to be more realistic and less, like, idealistic perfectionism romanticize rather than looking for the perfect person, finding someone with flaws you can accept.

    A2

    How Your Biggest Flaws Make You Attractive

    08:15How Your Biggest Flaws Make You Attractive
    • If perfectionism is your greatest flaw, it likely means you have a strong work ethic and a deep desire to excel.

      If perfectionism is your greatest flaw, it likely means you have a strong work ethic and a deep desire to excel.

    • If perfectionism is your greatest flaw, it likely means you have a strong work ethic and a deep desire to excel.

      If perfectionism is your greatest flaw, it likely means you have a strong work ethic and a deep desire to excel.

    B1