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“She can be quite murderously challenging in her perfectionism. Take Twenty: ‘Are you sure that’s good enough?’ [Kidman says.] “We’re going, [wearily] ‘Yeah.’ ” Director Jane Campion about working with Nicole Kidman on “Portrait of a Lady” Campion also said of her: “She gets a bee in her bonnet, and she’s off. She’s excited. And [...]
Ashley Judd commented in a 2006 interview about dealing with her challenging early life: “I try to remind myself that if I engage in perfectionism, I am abusing myself.” That comment is especially poignant with the release of her new memoir, in which she reveals being sexually abused. In this video from the Today Show, [...]
By Lisa Erickson, MS, LMHC I’ve been thinking about varieties of perfectionism since having a discussion with a gifted trauma survivor. It became clear that some of their perfectionism was an expression of giftedness and some was related to family of origin issues. Same outcome, different sources. Does the source of perfectionism matter? I think [...]
Mia Wasikowska earned acclaim for her intense performance in the HBO series “In Treatment.” She plays the title role in the new “Alice in Wonderland,” and notes that at age 20 she is still fairly new to acting: “I was at dance school doing about 35 hours practice a week until I was 14. Then [...]
The image is food critic Anton Ego from the movie Ratatouille [video clip]. I was reminded of the stuffy and dour character while reading Laura Berman Fortgang’s The Little Book on Meaning , and her reference below to “high analytical ability.. often black-and-white thinkers.. Quick to decide what is good and what is bad..” I [...]
Three types of perfectionists In his article on the subject, Benedict Carey of The New York Times explores how there are, in fact, problems resulting from some kinds of striving for perfection. He writes, “Some researchers divide perfectionists into three types, based on answers to standardized questionnaires: Self-oriented strivers who struggle to live up to [...]
One of the myths of high ability, multitalented people is they can choose whatever personal and career paths they want, and realize their abilities without hindrance. It doesn’t always work out that way. From post: Multipotentiality: multiple talents, multiple challenges.
"Since all the pressure helped me become a world-famous star musician, which I love being, I would say that, for me, it was in the end a wonderful way to grow up.” — From post: Lang Lang: “Pressure…but a wonderful way to grow up”
Site author: Douglas Eby, M.A./Psychology, is a writer and researcher on the psychology of creative expression and personal growth, especially for high ability adults.
Author of books:
• Developing Multiple Talents
• The Creative Mind: Identity
• Being Highly Sensitive and Creative
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Developing Multiple Talents: The personal side of creative expression.
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