When we climb a mountain, we accept and embrace progress. But perfectionism focuses on "you're not yet at the top", making anything other than 100% a failure, regardless of progress. Perfectibility is a more helpful concept as it focuses on reducing the distance with our goal - and enjoying the process.

When we climb a mountain, we accept and embrace progress. But perfectionism focuses on "you're not yet at the top", making anything other than 100% a failure, regardless of progress. Perfectibility is a more helpful concept as it focuses on reducing the distance with our goal - and enjoying the process.

It is easier to establish healthy boundaries with others and respect ourselves more when we use a simple yet powerful metaphor borrowed from positive psychology. Read Jonathan Haidt's "Happiness Hypothesis" for more.