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• Here's an obvious example: If you believe you're unattractive, then you're likely to think that others see you as unsightly. When someone turns and looks at you, you assume they're judging you negatively. Your eyes take in data, and then the data goes through the filters of the conditioned mind. Your anxiety is caused by how you interpret being loo...
• Perfectionism and AddictionIf you suffer from perfectionism, you may be addicted to work, having a perfect body, or being a perfect person. These addictions reveal the inner pressure to "get it right." The workaholic focuses on work productivity or excellence. The perfect-body addict seeks a set body weight and clothing size. And the perfect-person...
• motivator to do better. Hearing criticism from others, though, can tap into your underlying belief that you're flawed. Criticism feels shaming and paralyzing, which stops you in your tracks andprevents you from trying new things, doing anything creative, or taking interpersonal risks.Some perfectionists are passive and do everything they can to be ...