Keep Your Perfectionist Tendencies in Check

 Wed 13 May 2020 

Keep Your Perfectionist Tendencies in Check

Perfectionism can hold you back from the excellence you’re striving for. 

(1) You might be paralyzed by decision-making, for example, because each choice feels monumental.

(2)  Or you might feel morally obligated to over-deliver.

(3)  Or you rigidly cling to habits that no longer serve you.

 To mitigate these self-destructive tendencies, start by developing self-awareness and systems to hold yourself accountable. 

(1) For instance, to stop yourself from ruminating over decisions, set a rule, such as, “Once I have thought about this three times, I will make a call and get on with it.” 

(2) To tone down your tendency to over-deliver, pick a few areas where you’re okay just meeting expectations. 

(3) And weed out the habits that no longer serve you by regularly reviewing the opportunity cost of your day-to-day commitments. You may find that some daily practices — such as your workout regimen, your meal schedule, or your morning routine — are actually draining your energy, not helping to restore it.