THE FUSE

The dictionary defines “perfectionism” as “a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable.” In other words, perfectionists are individuals who feel a strong need for flawless or extremely high-quality work. Specifically, they often set very high (often unrealistic) standards for themselves, have a tendency to be overly critical of their mistakes, spend inordinate amounts of time trying to fix small details, and are commonly dissatisfied unless things turn out “perfect.”