- An article by Shivani Gadre

Indian societies have nurtured us to strive for perfection, due to which we tend to consider mistakes or flaws taboo. For instance, since childhood, we have been nurtured in such a way that there’s always a perfect timeline to live life. "Bavis pe degree, pacchis pe naukri, aur chabbis pe chokari.." Is this the perfect way for everyone to live life? If this timeline is not followed or someone is not living up to these insane expectations from our society, then they are failing and should be questioned about their achievements. Why haven't we nurtured in a way to pursue ‘excellencism’ rather than ‘perfectionism’? Achieving excellence in various aspects is a positive trait that has a great impact on our lives. Whereas perfectionism not only leads to long-term depression but is also counterproductive. Perfectionism ultimately results in poorer outcomes, unhappiness, and a sense of unfulfillment in life. &

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