How to Set High Goals Without Burning Out, According to Science

Source: Yahoo News - ScienceResearchers analyzed 43 studies on perfectionism and burnout, and found that holding high expectations isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, people with perfectionistic tendencies tend to pair their high expectations with what are called "perfectionist concerns." This means they are extremely self-critical, and take it personally when they fail to reach their very challenging goals. It is this aspect of perfectionism that leads to burnout