2006-07-08 08:59:05 · 14 answers · asked by honey27 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
First of all perfectionism is the worst form of self abuse.
It's fine to want everything perfect but not if it causes you or the people around you to stress out.
You have to think about how perfect the issue at hand really needs to be.
2006-07-08 09:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by sampsonsmile8 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is arguable that the universe is chaos, and that order is a natural expression of chaos, then I believe that being a perfectionist is the maximum ideal of order to be found in the universe. I feel that perfection is an ephemeral idea, and its value is entirely subjective. What is 'perfect' for one person, may be entirely abhorent to another. In these modern times, however, I believe strongly that it is imperative for the individual to hold on to their own values, and what drives them, as this is their single greatest contribution to the world.
I understand that perfectionism is sometimes seen as an extension or embodiment of obsessive compulsion, and therefore can be seen as a negative attribute.
Perfection is something that is unattainable, and by being a 'perfectionist' you are travelling down a road that ultimately leads to disillusionment and dismay. Rather than perfectionism, it might be better to be an achiever, in that you can achieve a better performance today, than you previously had. By consistently raising the bar with this methodology, it's arguable that humans can approach perfection, but ultimately, perfection is always one step away.
What will become increasingly important to perfectionists in future, will be the self-satisfaction and self-esteem boost from the knowledge that they have lived their lives 100% to the best of their ability, and be satisfied with that, rather than to be continually seeking a perfection that is always just out of reach.
2006-07-08 09:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by Sean S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, personly think that it is a bad thing because eveything has to be perfect around you and all you be doing is fixing things all day and you would neever be able to enjoy the day. Everywhere you go, you are going to have to "fix" something to make it perfect, but some people like to do that, I heard somewhere that being a perfectionist to some people, makes them happy. But it is what they want to do, personly I am not one and hope I never am. Im sorry if you know anyone that is one, I am not trying hurt anyone if you are one. :(
2006-07-08 09:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by ♥K.A.T.I.E♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tricky aspect of this, Honey2, is that a real Perfectionist is Just as Hard on himself/herself, as on those other people.
Softened perfectionism is a Beautiful Attribute.
But picking nits, is NOT.
Sometimes it boils down to this: Would you rather be Right, or Happy?
2006-07-08 09:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a thing. Saying it is good or bad is a judgment. Have you ever heard the saying 'Judge not, lest thy be judged'? Things are the way they are and the big picture shows that all is perfect, there is no need to try and commit your will over them and change things to fit your judgments!
Hope this helps
2006-07-08 09:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by greenguy415 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one can be a perfectionist but sure, it's a good thing
2006-07-08 09:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by zestful12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-08 09:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Questions like this; and the ambiguous answers they ellicit are the reason Sociology and Psychology classes were always an easy "A".
2006-07-08 09:17:42 · answer #8 · answered by exretainedff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If you take it to extremes, you could have an obsessive compulsive personality. Otherwise, you just like everything done right.
2006-07-08 09:04:15 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think its a bad thing it makes you crazy and all the people around you.
2006-07-08 09:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by earthygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋