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

Guilt doesn't help. What should fill in for it? Remorse. Remorse is when you feel bad about what you did. Guilt is when you feel bad about who you are.

Reaching for the stars, perfectionists may end up clutching at air.

The best way to confront your fears it to stop avoiding the situation you're most afraid of.

Apologies do make a difference. Believe it or not, research shows people often prefer them over money.

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.

A poor self-image is the magnifying glass that can transform a trivial mistake or an imperfection into an overwhelming symbol of personal defeat.