When she first began dating Max, Nikki was impressed not only by the fact that he was a successful medical professional, but that he seemed so organized. He owned a home that was spotless ("You could ...

A motivational speaker who’s built a career on teaching people how to overcome negativity, particularly when it comes in the form of persistent self-doubt, becomes haunted by the voices in her own ...

When it comes to your business, it’s hard not to be a control freak — after all, running the business and the business’ success comes down to the decisions you make. In fact, relinquishing control is ...

One of the most debilitating and isolating aspects of perfectionism is the deep-seated need for control, which presents itself in various parts of one’s life and in several ways. The perfectionist can ...

Control freaks have had a bad rap. I should know: I am one, just like Kristen Stewart, my sister in arms, who recently revealed—in her signature rockstar drawl—that she’s “like, a total control freak” ...

Last but not least, Control Freaks are rigid and inflexible, obsessively managing every detail to ensure their plans unfold exactly as they want. They have high conscientiousness but lack adaptability ...

Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs was a perfectionist, according to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. Ellison, who struck up a close friendship with Jobs during his time as a director at Apple, said that the ...