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Perfection Pressure

The social or internalized demand to hide flaws, emotions, or individuality in order to meet unrealistic standards—often imposed by family, coaches, teachers, or social media. It cages authenticity and fuels projection, burnout, and shame.
He got a 98 and still felt like a failure. That’s perfection pressure talking.
by Briton Phillip September 10, 2025
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