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> [“Anxiety is a thief that steals the present moment.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrea-petersen/anxiety-is-a-thief-that-steals-the-present-moment/)

Andrea Petersen

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## More by Andrea Petersen

> [“Research shows, however, that anxiety is linked to some aspects of perfectionism but not others. Specifically, while anxious people are concerned about mistakes and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrea-petersen/research-shows-however-that-anxiety-is-linked-to-some-aspects-of/)

Andrea Petersen

> [“Scientists define perfectionism as the will to achieve high standards combined with excessive self-criticism. Perfectionists expect, well, perfection. Anything less won’t do. In their…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrea-petersen/scientists-define-perfectionism-as-the-will-to-achieve-high-standards/)

Andrea Petersen

> [“Anxiety is a thief that steals the present moment.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrea-petersen/anxiety-is-a-thief-that-steals-the-present-moment/)

Andrea Petersen

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