5/26/2023 0 Comments Strive and thrive meaning![]() ![]() Increase your awareness of the self-critical nature of your all-or-nothing thoughts, and how they extend to other people in your life. You may discover that problems with relationships, workaholism, eating and substance abuse problems, and other compulsive behaviors (plus the accompanying anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, and so on) actually outweigh whatever advantages perfectionism holds for you.Ģ. When you make your own list of costs and benefits, you may find that the costs are too great. Make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of trying to be perfect. This relentless pursuit of the ultimate goal can seriously hinder their efforts.ġ. Instead of concentrating on the process of accomplishing a task, perfectionists focus exclusively on the outcome of their efforts. These blocks to productivity and success result from the perfectionist's focus on the final product. REALITY: Perfectionistic behaviors increase one's vulnerability to depression, writer's block, performance and social anxiety, and other barriers to success. ![]() MYTH: Perfectionists are determined to overcome all obstacles to success. A perfectionist employee may spend so much time agonizing over some non-critical detail that a project misses its deadline. A student who struggles with perfectionism may turn in a paper weeks late (or not at all) rather than on time with less-than-perfect sentences. Such thinking often leads to procrastination, because demanding perfection of oneself can quickly become overwhelming. They see events and experiences as either good or bad, perfect or imperfect, with nothing in between. Perfectionists tend to be "all-or-nothing" thinkers. REALITY: Perfectionists often have problems with procrastination, missed deadlines, and low productivity. MYTH: Perfectionists get things done, and they do things right. In fact, there is evidence that given similar levels of talent, skill and intellect, perfectionists perform less successfully than non-perfectionists. There is no evidence that perfectionists are more successful than their non-perfectionistic counterparts. REALITY: Although some perfectionists are remarkably successful, what they fail to realize is that their success has been achieved despite-not because of-their compulsive striving. Perfectionism: myths and realities MYTH: I wouldn't be as successful if I weren't such a perfectionist. Reacting positively to helpful criticism.Seeing mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning.Keeping normal anxiety and fear of failure within bounds.Bouncing back quickly from failure or disappointment.Setting standards that are high but within reach.Becoming overly defensive when criticized.Seeing mistakes as evidence of unworthiness.Being preoccupied with fears of failure and disapproval.Becoming depressed when faced with failure or disappointment.Never being satisfied by anything less than perfection.Setting standards beyond reach and reason.Perfectionism, on the other hand, results in struggles with self-doubt and fears of disapproval and rejection. Those who strive for excellence in a healthy way take genuine pleasure in trying to meet high standards. Perfectionism, however, is not a healthy pursuit of excellence. Perfectionism versus Healthy Striving Most people experience an inner drive to improve their performance on some tasks, whether running a faster mile or earning a higher grade. Topics Perfectionism versus Healthy Striving Perfectionism: myths and realities Coping strategies Phone: (512) 471-3515 - Student Services Building 5th Floor Perfectionism versus Healthy Striving CMHC Business Hours: Request a Longhorn Wellness Center Workshop. ![]() Medical Withdrawals and Course Load Reductions.Eligibility to Use CMHC and Service Extension Fee.Virtual Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Activities.Well-Being in Learning Environments Project.BeVocal - UT's Bystander Intervention Program.Be That One - UT's Suicide Prevention Program.Voices Against Violence - UT's Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program.Diversity Counseling and Outreach Specialists.Psychiatric Services and Medication Management.24/7 Real Time Chat and Phone Support and Virtual Counseling.Telehealth Services and Private Telehealth Room Reservations.Diversity Counseling and Outreach Specialists Program.Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault.Contacts for Off-Campus Counseling and Mental Health Resources.Counselors in Academic Residence Program (CARE).Single Session or Short-Term Counseling.CMHC’s Brief Assessment and Referral Team (BART) will talk with the student and determine which of these services is the best fit. ![]()
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