The Psychological Rudiments of Perfectionism

Some people have perceived perfectionism as a positive character trait. It is one of the  secret formulas of success. But, it has become as a self-defeating belief which makes it more difficult to attain what we really desire. Exploring this detrimental attitude is the subject matter of our worth-reading blog today. This is often justified by many as a healthy behavior. According to Brenel Brown, a writer and researcher he said.

"Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfection is not about healthy achievement and growth."

 Perfectionism is justified as a healthy behavior.

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Perfectionism might be one of your attributes of which you are not aware of. What are its tell tale signs? 

• Unable to accomplish a task unless it can be done without flaws.
• Focuses less on a learning process, the results are more important than an applied methodology.
• An undertaking is not yet done until it is indeed perfect to the letter.
• Tendency to procrastinate at times, to ensure a perfect byproduct. 
• Needs more time to finish a project than others.

A perfectionist wants a task to be very detailed to the letter.

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There are two types of perfectionism. The healthy and unhealthy one. To differentiate, a healthy perfectionist is a person with a strong motivational force behind an achievement. It features an innate need of successful people  particularly athletes, celebrities and the likes. On the other hand, its opposite is self-destructive in nature. It is a conflicting attitude between productivity and being obsessive. Do you consciously do these things without reservations? Read on and ponder? Well, if you do, you tend to be a perfectionist.

1. Spending almost 30 minutes in writing a two-sentence email.
2. Two mistakes in a given exam is a sign of failure.
3. Unhappiness sets in, when others become successful.
4. Unrealistic comparison with others' achievements. 
5. Avoidance in playing a game with peers; instead, tries a new activity to show that he or she is perfect.

Deadlines have to be met by a perfectionist all the time.

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What are the specific domains of perfectionism? Perfectionists are commonly found in a workplace. school, intimate relationships, hygiene and health, speaking or writing as well as one's physical appearance. Anyone who considers himself as flawless or prolific, has been influenced by these factors:

1. Frequent fear of disappointment from others.
2. Mental health issues like the presence of an obsessive compulsive disorder.
3. Parents who are manifesting a perfectionist behavior.
4. Troubled attachment with parents.
5. Insecurities.

Perfectionism is triggered by disappointments and insecurities. 

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Although this not normal according to psychologists, hone perfectionism based on its healthy benefits. First, do not get stressed about potential mistakes.  Everybody commits mistakes, right? However, learn how to evaluate the gravity of your errors according to a given task and then study the outcome that you desire to get rid of stress. Always see to it that everything is balanced. Quality and efficiency should work harmoniously to produce a desired output.

Perfection should not get in the way of your work efficiency.

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Focus on your effort and forget about perfectionism. Refrain from perfecting tasks by going beyond your capacities and limitations. Develop a creative idea or provide some perspective analysis to attain uniqueness in whatever you do. Do not feel ashamed to commit more mistakes because these are nice avenues for self-improvement. Remember this. Being too perfect does not lead to better things all the time. God is the only one who is perfect and we can never ever change this absolute reality.