Do you always try your best—or do you feel like you have to be perfect? What’s the difference between perfectionism and high standards? There’s a big difference between having high standards and being a perfectionist. At first, they might look the same. Both can mean...
What Is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying happens when someone uses digital platforms—like social media, texting, or gaming—to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Unlike traditional bullying, it can occur 24/7 and follow someone home. While often seen as...
If your teen is struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, self-harm, or feeling disconnected, you may have heard about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—and for good reason. DBT is one of the most effective treatments for teens with emotion regulation...
Perfectionism sounds like a positive trait—who wouldn’t want to do their best? It can sound like you are bragging when you say you are a perfectionist. In job interviews, saying one of your challenges is being a perfectionist is seen as a way to state a “fault” that...
Everyone wants to do a good job. But when your need for control, order, and perfection takes over your life—and causes stress in your relationships, work, or health—it may be more than just “being particular.” It may be Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder...
