Poll: Do you consider yourself a victim of perfectionism?
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When it comes to adaptive perfectionism, yes. I enjoy personal growth, being challenged, and I have a sharp mindset for creating realistically high standards towards achieving large goals.
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No, I don’t have a desire to be perfect in any way, shape, or form. Adequate satisfaction is good enough for me.
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When it comes to maladaptive perfectionism, yes. I’m always constantly holding my feet to the fire and placing myself under a magnifying glass when it comes to achieving goals and completing tasks with excessively high standards.
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No, I don’t think so, man. If a thing or two is out of place or it isn’t balanced… then I’m not going to stress over it. I’m ok with operating at an average level.
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(17th March 2025, 11:31 AM)ameliaearhart079 Wrote: Striving for perfection isn’t necessarily a bad thing since setting high standards can lead to great achievements. However, constantly chasing perfection can be time-consuming and may hinder progress. It’s important to recognize when “good enough” is sufficient, especially when perfection isn’t crucial.

The only time perfection can be considered a bad thing is when you’re constantly ruminating over past failures and mistakes. It’s also tied down to unrealistically high standards that you know you’re incapable of fulfilling. It’s the negative side of perfection because there’s no willingness to improve your skill set. So you’re basically stressed out because you’re giving your past failures authority and control over you. Sure, it’s fantastic when you approach it, professionally. Sports and video games can be played, perfectly for an example.

(17th March 2025, 11:31 AM)ameliaearhart079 Wrote: For tasks with long-term impacts, like business plans, architectural designs, or vital healthcare tools, perfection is essential. Similarly, investing in high-quality furniture and appliances can be more cost-effective in the long run, as they provide lasting value much like choosing a reliable service to ensure consistent quality and performance.

Ultimately, balancing perfection with practicality is key to making efficient and lasting choices.

Oh yeah, definitely. It’s not even a debatable conversation with things like business plans, architectural designs, and healthcare. I understand why some people do buy cheap furniture, but at the same time, I wouldn’t do it if I have the money to spare like that. At least with high-quality furniture, you don’t have to worry about it breaking down on you anytime soon.

(17th March 2025, 12:10 PM)Mia Wrote: I try my best to make the choices each day that will make me happy. My job doesn't pay all that much, but I like my job and I like my boss. Could I strive for something more? Perhaps, but I like where I am. The choices I have made up to this point have put me in a spot where I am happy, and that's enough for me.

That’s good to hear. Being more concerned with happiness and being happy is all that matters at the end of the day. If your boss doesn’t stress over you doing your job perfectly, then you have nothing to worry about.
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? PERFECTIONISM ? - by Different - 15th March 2025, 1:48 PM
RE: ? PERFECTIONISM ? - by Master Raiden - 16th March 2025, 7:46 AM
RE: ? PERFECTIONISM ? - by Different - 17th March 2025, 12:51 AM
RE: ? PERFECTIONISM ? - by AlphaZ - 17th March 2025, 3:22 AM
RE: ? PERFECTIONISM ? - by Different - 17th March 2025, 11:09 AM
RE: ? PERFECTIONISM ? - by Mia - 17th March 2025, 12:10 PM
RE: ? PERFECTIONISM ? - by Different - 17th March 2025, 3:25 PM
RE: ? PERFECTIONISM ? - by Master Raiden - 17th March 2025, 7:21 PM
RE: ? PERFECTIONISM ? - by Different - 17th March 2025, 10:33 PM

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