Are you a Perfectionist?

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Are you a Perfectionist?

Can you tell the difference between a positive attitude and a perfectionist one? Teen Voices compares two ways of looking at life.  Which category do you fit into?

Perfectionist Patrice	Happy Hilary
Strives for the impossible	Strives for excellence
Focused on the destination	Focused on the path
Has to be the best	Tries to do her best
Scared of life	Sees life as a challenge
Hates criticism	Accepts criticism
Obsesses over mistakes	Learns from mistakes
Loves herself for what she accomplishes	Loves herself for who she is

http://www.teenvoices.com/issue_current/articles/may_09_flawlessfailure2.html

VOCABULARY

perfectionist - a person who adheres to or believes in perfectionism

fit into - provide a place or time for

strive- to exert oneself vigorously; try hard

criticism - a critical comment or judgment

put your best foot forward - step forward and do your very best; embark on a journey or task with purpose and gusto

GUIDE QUESTIONS

= Which category do you want yourself to fit into?

= How much of yourself craves for perfection? Are you a perfectionist? Share your opinion.

= Is there anyone you know who's obsessed with perfection? Tell me about that person.  

= Do you have a positive outlook in life? Why do you say so?

 = Do you always put your best foot forward in every goal? How do you feel each time you fail?

 = How do you go about criticism? Do you take it a constructive manner or in a negative way? Explain.

 = Do you love yourself for who you are or for what you accomplish? Justify your answer