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By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide to Stress Management since 2005

The Perfectly Stressful World of Perfectionism

Tuesday October 3, 2006
Do you have the traits of a perfectionist? If so, you are probably experiencing a great deal of unnecessary stress. Perfectionists live in a world of self-criticism and impossibly high expectations of themselves (and others), but can actually experience less productivity. Find out why, see if you're a perfectionist, and learn what you can do to begin overcoming perfectionism now.

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