September 24, 2013
Perfectionism is a common trait among those who experience clinical depression. Whether it is about relationships, careers, or personal achievements they all need to be flawless because any flaws is a reflection of how incapable we are of doing anything right. Generalization is another trait among those who become clinically depressed as well. Feeling we cannot do anything right is an example of that.
The irony is that no one has ever claimed that life is perfect and, as such, expecting anything to be flawless is unrealistic and self-defeating. The world is what it is today because it worked to overcome its flaws and still today continues to work to that end. A flawless life lacks purpose because there is nothing to work for. There is nothing to aim for. A life without purpose is depressing. Thus, instead of aiming for flawless outcomes it is best to aim for outcomes full of flaws and enjoy the challenges of working to correct them.