Perfectionism

The topic I have chosen for my research assignment is perfectionism.  A lot of people brag about being perfectionists, but what I want to argue is that it may not be such a good thing. I believe that doing your best is a great goal, but that striving for perfection in everything you do is dangerous for your health. The subect of perfectionism really intrigues me in the sense that everyone strives for it, yet it causes us so many health issues that we may not even be aware of. I'm curious to read studies to find out more if perfectionism is a direct cause or an additional symptom of many mental health diseases. I will be blogging over the course of the semester about the different aspects of perfectionism and its effects on the human body.