You're not a bad person. But you sometimes do bad things. You know what that makes you? Human.

Kindness is the cause of all anxiety.

Reaching for the stars, perfectionists may end up clutching air. They suffer from mood disorders, troubled relationships, and stress. They may even achieve less than others.

Perfection' is man's ultimate illusion. It simply doesn't exist in the universe.... If you are a perfectionist, you are guaranteed to be a loser in whatever you do.

Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero.

You're not a bad person. But you sometimes do bad things. You know what that makes you? Human.

If you're self-compassionate, you'll tend to have higher self-esteem than if you're endlessly self-critical. And like high self-esteem - self-compassion is associated with significantly less anxiety and depression, as well as more happiness, optimism, and positive emotions.