When it comes to personality traits, few people would likely put perfectionism in the negative category. Surely being a perfectionist is better than being lazy, careless, or apathetic. Right?
The Problems with Perfection
Being a perfectionist isn’t always something to be proud of or to try to achieve. In fact, there are some potential negatives about this personality trait.
Some experts say that yes, perfectionists strive to produce flawless work, and they also have higher levels of motivation and conscientiousness than nonperfectionists.
