Advice for Dealing with Excessive Perfectionism at Work

You write an email for thirty minutes, but just before emailing it, you make more changes. You may be able to relate to this. You might be a perfectionist in that circumstance. Perfectionism isn't necessarily a terrible trait, but it can be annoying to you and your coworkers. We'll look at perfectionism's definition, causes, and coping techniques in this blog.

What is the definition of "perfectionism"?

A perfectionist, also known as someone who constantly strives for excellence, will never be satisfied. They consistently hold themselves to high standards. "When I complete tasks, they are completed flawlessly."

Work that shows signs of perfectionism

The following are a few ways perfectionism manifests in the workplace:

1. having the feeling that you will never succeed.

2. You put off doing things because you're worried you won't be able to complete them correctly.

3. Controlling behaviors, such as refusing to assign a coworker a task or refuse to leave them a gift

4. Focusing more on little things, like regularly crafting emails

5. Being sidetracked by small issues

Perfectionists Can Be Helped In Six Different Ways.

• Tell your coworkers.

  Informing management and your coworkers about your perfectionist tendencies is a good idea if you are aware of them. They could be able to assist you in overcoming perfectionism. They will also be more understanding of your predicament if they are aware of your reputation for having hectic schedules.

• Taking advantage of mistakes

  Simply stating, "Accept mistakes," is far too simple and could be interpreted as a lack of seriousness toward the task at hand. It's possible to acknowledge mistakes, take lessons from them, and if you can, fix them. This is more easily accomplished and put into practice. Reframe your thinking so that a mistake is an opportunity to learn and improve rather than "wrong Equals Failure."

• Improve yourself.

  Anyone who really seeks perfection might benefit from a few additional pieces of advice. The next piece of advice is to "focus on yourself," which can be done either alone by reading pertinent books or having enjoyable chats with friends or in a group with a coach, in training sessions, or with a psychologist. Perhaps the dread of making mistakes is brought on by an unconscious traumatic occurrence. In that case, professional aid is an alternative.

• Observe the bigger picture.

  Perfectionism stems from a fear of making mistakes. But how repugnant is it to err? It's important to remember that your work does not define who you are if you catch yourself reverting to perfectionism. Work is important, but it's not the most important thing. You can work more freely if you think about a job's value in this way.

• Know who you are.

  The majority of travelers reportedly disobeyed the admonition to "Know oneself" that was inscribed over the entrance to the temple where the Greeks consulted the Oracle of Delphi, according to myth. It was frequently wiser advice than what the temple priestess advised. Be aware of your perfectionism and take it into account when aiming for perfection. Investigate the who, what, when, and why. Do you find it exhausting to attempt to do everything perfectly? Or are you worried that you won't be able to successfully complete important tasks? Knowing this can help you recognize and address self-destructive behavior.

Managing one's desire for perfection and fear of failure

A concealed expression of failure fear is perfectionism. Most of the time, we have unrealistic expectations about what will happen if we make a mistake.

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