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 donโ€™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. Iโ€™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 donโ€™t think so, man. If a thing or two is out of place or it isnโ€™t balancedโ€ฆ then Iโ€™m not going to stress over it. Iโ€™m ok with operating at an average level.
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(17th March 2025, 11:31 AM)ameliaearhart079 Wrote: Striving for perfection isnโ€™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. Itโ€™s important to recognize when โ€œgood enoughโ€ is sufficient, especially when perfection isnโ€™t crucial.

The only time perfection can be considered a bad thing is when youโ€™re constantly ruminating over past failures and mistakes. Itโ€™s also tied down to unrealistically high standards that you know youโ€™re incapable of fulfilling. Itโ€™s the negative side of perfection because thereโ€™s no willingness to improve your skill set. So youโ€™re basically stressed out because youโ€™re giving your past failures authority and control over you. Sure, itโ€™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. Itโ€™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 wouldnโ€™t do it if I have the money to spare like that. At least with high-quality furniture, you donโ€™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.

Thatโ€™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 doesnโ€™t stress over you doing your job perfectly, then you have nothing to worry about.
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๐Ÿ† PERFECTIONISM ๐Ÿ† - by Different - 15th March 2025, 1:48 PM
RE: ๐Ÿ† PERFECTIONISM ๐Ÿ† - by Different - 17th March 2025, 12:51 AM
RE: ๐Ÿ† PERFECTIONISM ๐Ÿ† - by AlphaZ - 17th March 2025, 3:22 AM
RE: ๐Ÿ† PERFECTIONISM ๐Ÿ† - by Different - 17th March 2025, 11:09 AM
RE: ๐Ÿ† PERFECTIONISM ๐Ÿ† - by Mia - 17th March 2025, 12:10 PM
RE: ๐Ÿ† PERFECTIONISM ๐Ÿ† - by Different - 17th March 2025, 3:25 PM
RE: ๐Ÿ† PERFECTIONISM ๐Ÿ† - by Different - 17th March 2025, 10:33 PM

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