In Your Feelings
Heres how to fix it.
The reality, though, is that not every occasion can live up to lofty expectations.
And when it doesnt, it can feel like theentireexperience is ruined.
Dubbed perfect moment syndrome by best-selling authorSarah Wilson, this feeling hasstruck a chord on TikTok.
For example, mental health expertSarafina Arthur-Williams, MApoints to the high hopes that many pin toromantic getaways.
You envision perfect weather, intimate moments, and no hiccups, she says.
But then it rains, you get lost, and the hotel room isn’t what you expected.
Heres what you should know about this common experience.
What Causes Perfect Moment Syndrome?
The negative vibes can be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Gray, MS, a licensed professional counselor.
Start by considering your priorities before the big day.
It also helps to question why your hopes are high.
Give yourself a break if your plans go awry, Arthur-Williams says.
Consider how you’re free to embrace the gray.
Studies referenced:
Kelly, JD 4th.
(2015).Your Best Life: Perfectionism–The Bane of Happiness.
Clin Orthop Relat Res.
Sanivarapu, S. (2015).Black & white thinking: A cognitive distortion.
Gray, MS, licensed professional counselor
