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Are you a perfectionist?
Perfectionism can rob you of yourpeace of mind, enjoyment of life, and self-esteem.
Perfectionism differs from high achievement in one important way: where your focus lies.
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Let this reassure you: Letting go of perfectionist attitudes can actually help you to excel more!
Make a Cost-Benefit Analysis
Take a closer look at your perfectionistic traits.
Perfectionism has many negative consequences, and you may be experiencing several of them right now.
Become Aware of Your Tendencies
You may not realize how pervasive perfectionism can be.
By becoming more aware of your patterns, youre in a better position to alter them.
If youre able, its a great idea to record your perfectionistic thoughts as they pop into your head.
This will help you become more aware of perfectionistic thoughts as they come to you in the future.
You may just naturally look for it, and notice it above all other things.
This will balance out your critical focus and become a positive new habit.
If youre going to overcome perfectionism, you oughta work on changing this little voice!
Take Baby Steps
Perfectionists tend to setgoalsof unreasonable excellence with no learning curve.
Instead, you could reduce a lot of stress by changing your goals.
Are You a Perfectionist?
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