Your perfectionism isn't a problem -- if you know how to use it

你的完美主义并非问题——只要你懂得如何利用它

Life Kit

2026-08-18

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Are you a 'Parisian perfectionist'? How about a 'messy perfectionist'? Psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler believes there are 5 kinds of perfectionists in the world. Find out which one you are with our quiz. This episode originally published January 30, 2023. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening and convenient playlists of popular help topics like personal finance, getting healthy, and more. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • Would you call yourself a perfectionist?

  • It depends what we're talking about.

  • You know, it takes me a thousand years to write things.

  • And I don't ever want to show you my car.

  • My car is a hazard.

  • Oh, that's funny.

  • So like opposite extremes.

  • Yes.

  • Yeah.

  • It depends.

  • It depends is the answer.

  • What about you?

  • No, I definitely feel like I am one, have always been one.

  • And I'm trying to get better at that, which is kind of funny, right?