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Start focusing on being "good enough
A good-enough outcome gets the job done, which is often more important than getting it done perfectly.
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Learn the benefits of imperfection
Among the benefits are increased self-confidence and getting more enjoyment out of life.
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Practice self compassion
A self-compassionate person can allow themselves to make a mistake and learn from it, rather than self-criticize. If you do recall trauma in your early life, know that your perfectionism is likely one result of that trauma. Journal your negative self-talk and correct them with more compassionate ...
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Recognize the costs of perfectionism
Consider how it’s affecting your own happiness or preventing you from reaching your goals.
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Recognize the fears behind perfectionism
You may be fearful of what would happen if you did not set such high standards. This is part of the all-or-none thinking in perfectionism. It is highly doubtful that your behavior would shift to the other extreme of being sloppy or lazy if you stopped being a perfectionist, although this is a com...
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Perfectionism Test
- You want the "honeymoon" to last forever
- You try to please your partner and have their needs met all the time
- After a fight, you are worried that they will change their mind about you or that the relationship is falling apart
- You view conflict as a failure
- Yo...
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Perfect Vs Good Enough
For work that is not mission-critical, sometimes it is better to be just good enough, instead of being perfect.
Striving for 'Good Enough' instead of perfect can increase productivity if done rightly.
The "good enough" narrative
Don't settle for good enough, for the " I hate my job but it makes great money, I provide for my family and I can save for retirement".
Don't ignore the call for greatness, whatever greatness means to you.
Focusing on time management
... instead of task management.
Task management is more effective than time management because these tasks come with clear limits which make them easier to manage. You know when you’ve started work on a project -- and you know when you’ve completed the job. It’s o...
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