Rising Above Perfectionism

Category: Academics

Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it’s a shield. Brene Brown There are diverse reasons why students struggle to complete their dissertations and other academic goals. After working with hundreds of students over the past couple of decades, I’ve heard them all. From external realities (jobs, children, finances) to personal challenges (mental health, stress load), the truth is that many graduate students find finishing their projects much more daunting than they originally expect.