4 Signs Your Perfectionism Is Becoming Toxic At Work

High expectations for yourself and others is helpful, but there's a tipping point at which it does more harm than good.

Wanting to do your best is an admirable goal. But when high expectations become impossible and unrealistic, you are on the road to becoming a perfectionist.

The pursuit of perfectionism is not always a bad thing. Research has found that people who hold themselves to high standards are thorough and engaged with their work and are motivated to succeed.