Just Jump!
Perfection is a deadly virus That whispers sweet lies in your ear It tells you that you’re not good enough Until hurt is all you can hear Mistakes feel like the world is ending...
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The Musical Cure
The violin is a beautiful wooden instrument with a rich tone and a wide range of pitch. It can have different musical voices depending on the techniques used. It is the first-ever instrument that...
Perfectionism: A Good or Bad Way of Thinking?
I strive for perfection all the time, especially when it comes to academics. If I feel as if I scored less than an A on any assignment or exam then I have terrible anxiety...
Turn “I’m Perfect” Into “Imperfect”
I was diagnosed with anxiety for the first time in third grade. Before that, my parents thought that I was just a shy, overly-rule-abiding young girl. I don’t think they thought that my nervous...
Be Positive: Perfectionism
Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often the path to depression,...
How To Stay Positive About Making Mistakes
We all make mistakes. Some mistakes may be grand; others may be small. Either way, a mistake should be viewed as an opportunity to learn. But oftentimes when people make mistakes, they may attack...
Do You Use Social Media Less When Your Skin Breaks Out?
Do you ever get nervous about posting photos of yourself on social media when you’re in the middle of a breakout? According to a recent survey of more than 1,000 adolescents, more than half...
Perfectionism: A Good or Bad Way of Thinking?
I strive for perfection all the time, especially when it comes to academics. If I feel as if I scored less than an A on any assignment or exam then I have terrible anxiety...
What Is “Self-Esteem,” Anyway?
Studies have found that teens today have the same level of anxiety as psychiatric patients did in the 1950s, and the difficulties of managing this anxiety can diminish healthy self-esteem, leading in turn to...
