Hidden Danger Behind Success: Most Perfectionists Face These Conundrums

Successful people often have many positive traits that drive their ambition, but they also may be more prone to depression and anxiety due to hypomethylation.
Hidden Danger Behind Success: Most Perfectionists Face These Conundrums
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It is not uncommon to find many highly accomplished people who work so hard that they often neglect their physical and mental health.

A common belief is that this type of person strives for perfection because they fear failure. The desire to do things better is a fabulous psychological and personality trait, but in chasing such a thing, you may end up with only exhaustion and dissatisfaction. Also behind this striving for perfection is often a sensitivity to how one is perceived by others, which can be a source of tremendous psychological pressure.

Jingduan Yang
Jingduan Yang
M.D.
Dr. Jingduan Yang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine. He developed the ACES Model of Health and Medicine and leads clinical, educational, and research initiatives. As a principal founder of the Northern School of Medicine and Health Sciences, he advances whole-person care grounded in science, ethics, and humanity.
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