Avoid Procrastinating Perfectionists With These Two Troubled Phrases
Perfectionism can certainly lead to procrastination and wasted time. These phrases can help you spot it and avoid the pitfalls that usually come with it.
Perfectionism can turn a simple task into a long, drawn-out experience that will completely destroy you. The problem is making unrealistic demands on yourself. Andrew Schatte of stress management company meQuilibrium calls these thoughts “icebergs,” and it’s best to stay away from them:
One example of an iceberg belief playing with procrastination is, “I have to do it perfectly” (sounds familiar?). It has to be in a certain way before you start doing anything, it will slow down your progress and make you stuck. How do you know you are dealing with an iceberg? Signs include words such as “I must” or “I must” piercing your head.
Phrases like “I must” and “I must” can make your brain work non-stop. No matter how much you’ve done, there will always be something you “should” do. These phrases are a clear alarm, so only focus on what you need to do. Chances are, your version is “good enough” better than you think.