Perfectionism

## What is perfectionism?

Multidimensional: high standards and critical self-evaluation. **Adaptive** (organization, ambition) vs **maladaptive** (fear of mistakes, doubt).

## Consequences

Healthy perfectionism drives growth. Unhealthy leads to procrastination, burnout and anxiety.

## How is it measured?

**Frost MPS** and **Hewitt & Flett MPS**.