Hi, CareerBuddy!
Pls how do I handle being a perfectionist with managing my time properly? I tend to spend so much time focusing on making sure my work is perfect
I’ve written about how it took me 2 weeks to write an article that could have been done in less than a day just because ‘’well this is not the best I can do, let’s tweak it just a little bit’’. So, I totally get the struggle.
But truth is: PERFECTION IS A WASTE OF TIME! Sure, it sounds good in theory, but in practice, it’s just not worth it. Here’s why:
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Perfection is impossible. No matter how much time and effort you put into something, there will always be a way it can get better.
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Perfection is paralyzing. When you obsess over getting everything just right, you end up doing nothing at all.
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Perfection is boring. Truth is, your constant pursuit of perfection is not only sucking your time but also sucking the fun out of your life.
So, what should you do instead of striving for perfection?
I’ll say.. know when good is good enough! Sometimes, you just need to call it a day and move on to the next thing. After all, there are bigger and better things for you to be working on than tweaking that one piece. ALSO:
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Prioritize wisely. Don’t sweat the small stuff, focus on what really matters.
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Set some hard deadlines and don’t be afraid to let go when you’ve reached the “good enough” point.
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Focus on progress, not perfection.
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Remember, you are not your work. Your self-worth is not tied to your work achievements. Don’t let the pressure to be perfect take over your life and make you miserable.
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Embrace imperfection! Nobody’s perfect, not even your boss. So, cut yourself some slack and accept that it’s okay to make mistakes every once in a while.
And just to be clear, taking a step away from perfection is no excuse to do low-quality work. There’s a difference between putting in effort and obsessing over details.
I really hope you found this helpful.