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Perfectionism III: How to Stop Being a Perfectionist

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Perfectionism III: How to Stop Being a Perfectionist

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Two weeks ago, we started our series on perfectionism. In the first part of the topic, we looked at the signs that point to you being a perfectionist. In the second part, we spoke about the dangers that exist in the world of perfectionism. Among other things, we mentioned that this problem could cause feelings of depression. Today, we’ll be looking at how to stop being a perfectionist. Like most other “mental conditions,” you don’t just stop being a perfectionist by wishing you could stop. It takes weeks of hard work and dedication to the cause, and you must constantly be on your toes to ensure that you don’t slack off. However, you must know that it’s not impossible. So, how do you stop being a perfectionist? Let’s find out!

  1. Acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes:

At the beginning of our crusade against perfectionism, we mentioned that humans weren’t granted the gift of perfection. It’s just not in our biology. If we were to look at it from an artistic point of view, we’d say that humans are just a combination of perfect imperfections. So, if you want to move on from the perfectionist state of mind, you simply have to start telling yourself that no one is above mistakes. Not you nor your biggest source of motivation is an exception to this. All humans are prone to it, and there’s no denying that.

  1. Set achievable goals for yourself:

Perfectionism often involves trying to do as many things as possible in the most perfect way known to mankind. This could mean that you’ve been aiming for 75 push-ups when your body can’t handle more than 20 at a time. So, if you want to stop being a perfectionist, start setting achievable goals for yourself. Even if you want to do more than 20 push-ups at a time, you can aim for 25 and scale up from there. That way, you won’t have to deal with the crushing pain of failure.

  1. Break huge tasks into smaller bits:

The next time you get a gargantuan project, don’t try to do it all at once. Still using the push-ups as an example, let’s assume you’re bent on doing 75 push-ups. Instead of doing it all at once, why not just split it into three different times during the day and do 25 push-ups at a time? This way, you’ll not be under so much pressure to complete it perfectly, and you’ll be approaching the issue like a human, not an overachieving perfectionist.

  1. See a professional:

This is a weapon of last resort. But, when you’re feeling overwhelmed by your perfectionism, you can talk to a professional psychologist. With their knowledge of the human mind and how it works, they’re in the best position to proffer a solution to your peculiar condition.

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