Perfectionism is often portrayed as something to strive for, a positive trait that drives success at work, enviable physiques, tidy homes and clean fingernails. But experts say it can lead to poor mental health.
Netball star Caitlin Bassett says she was born a perfectionist. She recalls vigilantly policing her bedroom as a child so her sister could not come in and mess it up.
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