Many college students and graduate students describe themselves as perfectionists. Most people I know (including me) usually joke about their perfectionistic tendencies or use perfectionism as a comical excuse when they don’t want to change their expectations about something. Perfectionism, however, can be one of the most debilitating mindsets for students and can inhibit productivity, increase stress, and lower enjoyment. Let’s be honest: if you struggle with perfectionism, you likely already knew all this; but perhaps you don’t want to admit it too loudly.