Posts Tagged ‘perfectionist’
7 ways to overcome perfectionist tendencies
Hi, I’m Suzi and I’m a recovering perfectionist. Early on in life, I attributed any top grades and stellar performance appraisals I received to my perfectionism. I wore this Perfectionism badge with honour. I used to think that being a perfectionist would be a valuable trait for me as a leader too. High standards, striving…
Read MoreOne step forward, two steps back….
A few days ago I was asked the following question: “How do we keep ourselves true to our reformed behaviour, once we have made a commitment to change?” Becoming aware of a trait or habit which is holding us back is only half the battle in conquering it. Consistently maintaining the improvement once it has…
Read More10 Effective Ways To Recognise (And Overcome) Perfectionism
Today’s post is about spotting perfectionism in our ourselves and our team, and some proven ways of overcoming it. As leaders it is important we are all aware of the pitfalls which can be associated with this personality trait, so we can help not only ourselves, but also others within our teams (and organisation), particularly…
Read More4 Reasons Why Perfectionism Can Hamper Success
Throughout the last couple of days I have been procrastinating over writing my next blog post. At the time I thought my apparent bout of ‘writers’ block’ could be due to the holiday vibe kicking in. However, on closer inspection of my true thoughts and feelings, I realised my procrastination was a direct result of my…
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