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Behavior Under Stress
Perfectionists: Can become obsessed with details, frequently checking or redoing tasks, striving for precision in everything they do, and may be critical of themselves or others when things aren't perfect.
Anxious individuals: Might experience physical symptoms of anxiety, like restlessness, sweating, or heart racing. They may also seek reassurance from others or avoid certain situations out of fear.
Time Management
Perfectionists: Often spend a lot of time on tasks, focusing on getting every detail right, and may struggle to move on from a task because they feel it’s never "perfect" enough.
Anxious individuals: Might procrastinate or rush through tasks because of an underlying fear of failure or because they feel overwhelmed by how much they have to do.
Self-Esteem and Validation
Perfectionists: Their self-worth is often tied to achievements and perfection. They may feel inadequate if they don't perform perfectly, leading to a cycle of constant self-criticism.
Anxious individuals: May seek external validation to ease their worries. They might doubt their abilities but are more concerned about how others perceive them rather than whether they are perfect.
Sleep and Physical Symptoms
Perfectionists: Their stress might stem more from the pressure to be perfect and might not manifest physically in the same way as anxiety.
Anxious individuals: Often experience difficulty sleeping, racing thoughts, or physical symptoms such as muscle tension or headaches due to ongoing stress and worry.
