Tag: perfectionism
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Goodbye, Perfectionism!
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It wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t perfect. Something went wrong! It was only 95% good. The other 5% was bad. It was a failure! What on earth makes us think things like this? It sounds so silly when you step back and read it. But that’s what goes…
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Do It Badly!
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Got a dream but can’t make it happen? Can’t even get started? Perfectionism could be the problem. Perfectionism causes anxiety that can be downright paralyzing. I’ve had many symptoms of perfectionism since I can remember. This doesn’t mean that I do everything perfectly. This means that if I’m afraid I…
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Clutter, Clutter Everywhere
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“Clutter on the desk, clutter in the mind.” A friend said that over 20 years ago, and I still remember it. I have a lot of clutter on my desk. And in my room. And in my kitchen. And around the whole house. And it does seem to be a…
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“I Want It Perfect!” – How to Hinder Your Progress
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“Perfect is the enemy of good.” I’m not sure who said that. It’s been attributed to Voltaire. I first heard it on an episode of “Blue Bloods.” What’s Wrong with Perfect? It sets the bar so high that it is impossible to reach it. If it’s an unattainable goal, you’ll…