Perfectionism is on the rise in younger generations, according to a study published in the Psychological Bulletin. Researchers from the University of Bath and York St. John University in the U.K. measured three types:1. self-oriented, the irrational desire to be perfect.2. socially prescribed, perceiving excessive expectations from others.3. other-oriented, placing unrealistic standards on others. advertisement advertisement Between 1989 and 2016 self-oriented perfectionism increased by 10%, socially prescribed increased by 33%,
Psychology
September 19, 2021
Mentally Strong People Do These 5 Things For a Greater Sense of Control In Their Life
There’s little in life that feels as uncomfortable as living with a sense that things are spinning out of control. We want autonomy at work and to not be micromanaged because of our desire for control. We hate change and prefer predictability (for the most part) because of our need to feel in control. So when we don’t feel it, it doesn’t feel good. But feel good about the fact that
September 19, 2021
Kekeibo: How the Japanese art of budgeting can help you save money
Saving money is hard — a huge chunk of monthly income goes on rent, bills, travel costs, and groceries. Sometimes the extras eat away precious pennies without you even noticing. Enter the kakeibo, a Japanese “budgeting journal” that promises to help you keep an eye on your incomings and outgoings. The Japanese believe that tidiness in your finances is as important as tidiness in your home (we only need look at