The perfection paradox

Recognising the multifaceted nature of perfectionism, and how to stop the relentless pursuit of it from trapping you in a self-judgemental state of stasis

In just his second start back after a long injury absence, Alex Noren contended for the biggest title of his career at the PGA Championship alongside the best player in the world. He spoke to Michael Catling about the mental gymnastics that dogged his final round, the impostor syndrome that followed him to America, and why he still has a lot more to give

Exhausted from always trying to do the ‘right’ thing? It could be ‘moral perfectionism’…

Historically speaking, we’ve never lived longer, richer or safer lives than we do now. And yet, so many women feel like they’re failing. It’s time to untangle why – and what we can do about it

OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS, ELLE HAS CELEBRATED CREATIVITY OF ALL KINDS. HERE, A RANGE OF TODAY’S LEADING ARTISTS, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DIRECTORS SHARE THE RITUALS, ROUTINES AND REALITIES BEHIND THEIR GREATEST WORKS, FROM MIND-BLOWING EXCEL SHEETS TO THE MAGIC OF THE DARK ROOM

Denise O’Dwyer, 62, is a feng shui consultant and Chinese astrology specialist living in Berkhamsted. Since the end of her marriage, she’s had one 18-month relationship. ‘My most recent relationship e