I’ve spent years untangling my perfectionism, how it pushes me forward but also holds me back. In this blog, I share my journey through the Dabrowski’s five levels of perfectionism, the struggles, the lessons, and how I’m learning to turn it into a force for growth and peace. If you’ve ever felt the weight of ‘not good enough,’ this is for you.

Despite children being unique, the contemporary educational system imposes a uniform structure, thus suppressing individuality and promoting competition. This write-up provides insight into learning disabilities, the hindrance they pose in problem solving, and its broader implications into adulthood. It emphasizes that issues linked to ostensibly ‘lazy’ behavior could be rooted in learning difficulties and recommends seeking medical assistance for better diagnosis and understanding. The author closes on a note advocating for neurodiversity and draws parallels with AI complexities.