40 Satisfying Perfection Photos That Will Calm You Down

This was dubbed the “dark side” of perfectionism in which an individual would experience stress over making mistakes, disappointing others around them or failing to meet impossibly high, self-ascribed standards. Lead researcher Andrew Hill stated that this type of perfectionism was detrimental not only to the individual but also to others around them. “Perfectionistic concerns capture fears and doubts about personal performance, which creates stress that can lead to burnout when people become cynical and stop caring,” he said.