Is it possible for a perfectionist to be ordinary? For some procrastinators, this is an impossible idea! For a perfectionist, the result needs to be, um, perfect. Anything less than that is intolerable. Being mediocre is not acceptable, and procrastination is the way out.
Why? Because procrastination offers an excuse for mediocracy.
What a relief for a perfectionist to explain that the result of a project is not ideal because it was done in a rush! Why of course it would be a stellar job if done in the right conditions. But alas, how often are the conditions perfect?
Which brings us back to accepting ourselves as being human. What does this mean? It means knowing that we have good days and bad days. That our performance varies according to many conditions, both internal and external. That there is always room for improvement. It means being willing to work at our growing edge and to be open to constructive criticism.
So give it a try and see what results you get. You might be surprised at the positive feedback you receive!
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