For most people, criticism or rejection stings, but the feeling eventually fades. For others, a perceived slight can trigger an emotional reaction so overwhelming it feels like a physical blow. This ...

Hand holding a cup that says "good enough" on it Source: Ksenia Makagonova / Unsplash As a recovering perfectionist, I've come to understand the unique challenges that perfectionism presents for ...

Citations: Craig, Justin B.. 2010. Desk rejection: How to avoid being hit by a returning boomerang. Family Business Review. 306-309.