Category: mental health
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Poise, Perfectionism, and Pageantry
I created this blog, Miss Imperfect, to highlight how the idea of perfectionism has not only been detrimental to my own self-esteem and confidence, but to others as well. Applying the idea of perfectionism to my career, academics, and self-image always brought feelings of hopelessness and despair. Comparing myself to others through vessels such as…
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An Introduction: Miss Imperfect
By: Molaea-Rene Goodman My name is Molaea-Rene Goodman, a 21 year old psychology student currently studying at Penn State, with goals to become a clinical psychologist, and the current Miss Black Pennsylvania 2023. The Miss Imperfect Blog serves to be a space where I discuss issues and topics regarding black women, specifically in terms of…