Jan 21 2012
Are you a Perfectionist?
In her book, The Care and Feeding of Perfectionists, Cynthia Curnan, Ph. D. states, “Every variety of perfectionism represents an attempt to maintain control.” Dr. Curnan has come up with a list of nine distinct kinds of perfectionism, with the belief that we all exhibit at lease three of these from time to time, with one type predominating. I am certain that you will see yourself somewhere in her list:
1. Arrogance: The Fear of Being Vulnerable (shows no weakness-not even to self); thought…“I’m better, stronger, wiser, tougher, and smarter.”
2. Self-Deprecation: The Fear of Being Inferior (disregards and underestimates self); thought…“You’re probably right. I’m probably wrong.”
