Perfectionism

Perfectionism is a person setting themselves standards that are nearly impossible to reach and judging themselves harshly when they cannot meet them. It is different from having high standards; a healthy ambition carries a person forward, while perfectionism often freezes them. The thought "if it will not be perfect, let it not be at all" prevents both starting and finishing. Beneath perfectionism there usually lies a fear of inadequacy or a search for approval. The coach helps the client notice this rigid standard and see that "good enough" is valuable too.