Perfectionism
is a sticky wicket. On one hand, upholding strict standards of excellence helps many people succeed in life
and work. On the other, that samestriving for perfection can spin into a
paralyzing trap that halts projects, generates undue
stress for yourself and others, and zaps the joy out of life. Perfectionists
feel compelled to do everything at the same level of excellence, often driven
by a “If I can’t do this perfectly, I’m not going to do it at all” mentality.
Instead
of giving up your perfectionist ways completely, try learning to apply
“selective perfectionism.” Learn the art of deciding which tasks need to be
perfect and which ones can just be....
Excellent ways to co-operate with your perfectionism = a far better strategy than attempting to fight it!
Sharon Eden Inner Leadership http://www.sharoneden.biz
Great post! It's a good reminder that sometimes letting go can serve us well. I've written a response to this post on my website, which you can read via this link: http://thepolishedroom.com/Blog/Learning-to-Breathe-Deeply-and-Let-Go.html
Thanks for the great advice! - Alison Blanchard, The Polished Room
