Tracy Brower writes: “Some aspects of perfectionism—setting high standards and working toward goals proactively can be good for your career—but perfectionism has a significant downside. Obsessing about making mistakes or letting others down or holding yourself to impossibly high standards can have negative consequences. According to research examining 43 different studies over 20 years by York St. John University, perfectionism is linked to burnout as well as depression, anxiety and even mortality. Part of getting out of the perfectionist trap is understanding how it holds you back.”