Chloe Pumares explores the ways we can overcome Imposter Syndrome
perfectionism
The various stages of essay-writing for perfectionists
Freya Jhugroo dissects the stages of essay-writing in the mind of a perfectionist and the likely familiar process of crafting every piece of work; translation by Anna Assens Gonzalez. Aquí documento el proceso ilógico del cual sufro cada vez que escribo un ensayo. Ya yo sé que podría vivir una vida más tranquila si mi […]
The student perfectionist
I HAVE a tendency, when anyone asks, “Don’t you think you’ve taken on a bit much this year?”, to wave a hand and laugh, trying to hide the fact that the laugh is forced and slightly tinged with hysteria. “I’m fine!” I say and rush off to change my stash for the third time that […]
Reality Check: New You Won’t Be Perfect
You’re back at the busy gym, with seemingly everyone else at University, and even though you had to wait for each machine you’re pleased you went – you’re going to kick 2017’s butt! A few days later you wake up and debate staying in bed. You snooze for 10, 15, 30 minutes and then decide […]
Keeping perfection in perspective
There’s this scene, in one of those medical dramas on television that invariably involves very little medicine, and it’s always stuck in the back of my mind. “You are too good to let this ruin you”, a suave doctor says to a young registrar struggling to cope with her somewhat dysfunctional personal life. “Too good […]