June 25, 2021

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Ask for help

Overcoming perfectionism by embracing imperfection and learning to ask for help

The ambition for perfection may be one of the effective drivers for high-achieving students. Perfectionism, however, can be paralyzing for students, especially when embarking on a major research project. The issue is not going away––according to a study published in 2018, perfectionism has increased significantly among young adults since 1980①. On the other hand, while...
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