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Are you always trying to make everything perfect?

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Is perfectionism keeping you from meeting your goals?

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Let's look at how you can break out of the perfectionist trap to achieve your goals.

Why Is Perfection The Enemy Of Good?

Check out this video from a musician named Raef:

Like Raef says in the video, nothing is perfect!

So why expect yourself to be perfect?

Consequences Of Perfectionism

Striving for perfection can lead to unintended consequences.

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Scenario

On Monday morning, you start working on slides for a presentation that your boss is giving on Friday. After a few drafts, your boss says on Tuesday that it's ready to go.

You think you can make it even better, so you spend every free moment juggling between your other work tasks and improving the slides.

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Quiz

Continuing to work on this task could lead to...

Progress, Not Perfection

If these consequences don't sound ideal, it doesn't have to be this way.

Let's look at three tips to help you make progress.

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Tip #1: Set SMART Goals

Set clear goals to keep yourself focused on what success looks like.

This will let you know when to stop working on the task.

Tip #2: Do Something, Anything

Don't be afraid to try something that may not work.

The sooner you get started, the more time you'll have to try again.

If the task is too big, split it into smaller tasks that are more manageable.

Tip #3: Set Limits

If you find yourself obsessing over the details, give yourself a deadline.

Do as much as you can during that time, then accept the result.

Move on to the next task and continue to make steady progress.

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Take Action

To switch your brain from perfectionism to a growth mindset:

Do your best, and continue to learn from your mistakes!

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Kitzzy Avilés

Instructional Designer, Leader and Facilitator

Master's Degree

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