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Motivation, Wellbeing

What if I’m not good enough – perfectionism and what you can do about it 

28th February 2025 8th August 2024

Research has shown that perfectionism is connected to poor mental health, relationship issues, and health problems. And yet perfectionism levels among students have skyrocketed compared to a couple decades ago. …

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