Pensées by Sid

collector of knowledge, seeker of truth, inspired by love

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September 2, 2013

Fear of not being good enough: the inner life of a (recovering) perfectionist

Hi! My name is Sid and I’m a perfectionist. There. I said it. I’m really trying hard not to be a perfectionist. But just like how some can slip from time to time, so can this recovering perfectionist! In a couple of days, I will be starting my Ph.D. journey at McMaster Divinity College in Continue reading

Encouragement, Theology, Writings

awards, dumb, fear, God, good, identity, life, not good enough, perfectionism, perfectionist, phd, self-esteem, self-worth, smart, theology
July 22, 2013

Fear of failure: the inner life of a (recovering) perfectionist

I started this blog with my “On the importance of…” series. Just to change things up, I’m starting a new series which will be called “Fear of ____ : the inner life of a (recovering) perfectionist”. I think that all of us have different fears that are borne out of our perfectionistic tendencies. I know Continue reading

Encouragement, Writings

dream, dreams, failure, fear, fear of failure, free, insecurity, life, mistakes, perfectionism, perfectionist, smart