OVERACHIEVER SYNDROME SYMPTOMS

 - Setting excessively high standards and expectations for oneself

- Feeling anxious or overwhelmed when unable to meet these standards
- Feeling a need to constantly prove oneself
- Difficulty delegating tasks or asking for help
- Perfectionism and a fear of making mistakes
- Feeling a need to be the best at everything
- Feeling guilty when taking time off or relaxing
- Feeling like you are never doing enough
- Constantly comparing yourself to others
- Feeling like you need to be constantly productive
- Difficulty saying “no” to tasks or requests
- Feeling a need to be in control of everything
- Feeling like you have to be the leader
- Feeling like you have to be the one with all the answers
- Feeling like you have to do everything yourself
- Feeling like you have to be the one to fix everything
- Feeling like you have to be the one to take on extra tasks
- Feeling like you have to be the one to take on the most difficult

The Overachiever Syndrome is a condition that affects people of all ages who strive to be the best at everything they do. It can lead to high levels of stress and anxiety, as well as feelings of inadequacy and failure. While having high ambitions is admirable, it is important to recognize the signs of Overachiever Syndrome so that it can be addressed and managed. Here are 20 common symptoms of Overachiever Syndrome:

1. Feeling the need to be perfect in everything that you do.
2. Setting unrealistic goals and working long hours to achieve them.
3. Having difficulty saying “no” when asked to do something.
4. Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted due to taking on too much.
5. Having difficulty accepting help or delegating tasks.
6. Feeling a need to compete with others instead of focusing on personal goals.
7. Feeling guilty when taking time for yourself.