Perfectionism Signals Check
Twelve signs that high standards have turned into something costly, based on what happens after a mistake rather than on how much a child cares.
Twelve signals separate high standards from perfectionism, and the clearest are destroying work that is not good enough and avoiding starting in case it is not perfect.
Perfectionism Signals Check
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No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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