Why Might Perfectionism Block Creativity? - Deepstash

Why Might Perfectionism Block Creativity?

The researchers note several reasons why perfectionism might block creativity. For one, perfectionists may be overly motivated to find quick and perfect solutions, leading them to focus on conventional strategies and to avoid new and uncertain ones. Secondly, being unduly analytical and critical of their performance may hold perfectionists back from achieving a creative flow. Similarly, being overly doubtful of their actions may impede their cognitive engagement and concentration.

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New research published in the British Journal of Psychology suggests that if we want to improve our creativity, it is better to aim for excellence rather than perfection.

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