Interesting ways to Overcome Perfectionism
5 ways to overcome perfectionism
Overcoming Perfectionism
A1. Try
and determine where the drive for perfectionism came from. Was it from
demanding teachers? Or parents who it was impossible to please? Then remind
yourself that there is no law anywhere that says you must be perfect. Because
you’re human you’re bound to make mistakes – and that’s OK.
A2.
Examine the logic behind your belief – then remind yourself of “reality”. Often
we have higher standards for ourselves than we have for other people. Remind
yourself that learning is a process and no-one, NO-ONE is perfect on this
earth.
A3. Look
at what the benefits and costs are from having such a high, and unreachable,
standard. On balance, is it good for you or bad for you? What do you gain and
what do you lose?
A4. Make a list of your perfectionist thoughts
and then challenge them on paper. For example, “I should have done better on
that test” could be replaced by “I would like to have done better – but that’s
just life” – and usually your intense emotions will subside.
A5. Remind
yourself that it’s your best that matters – and life is a journey, and not a
race.
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