My favorite definition of perfectionism
I truly feel lucky that I’m not wired to be a perfectionist. I definitely have a “good enough” mentality, which has served me well. But I do face perfectionistic tendencies on occasion and when that happens, I fall back on this fantastic definition of perfectionism that I learned from Harold L. Taylor when he gave a workshop in St. Louis back in 2011. (I blogged about that workshop in more detail at the time.)
Here’s what Harold said:
A perfectionist is someone who spends more time on a task than it merits.
Let’s face it, some things are worth spending a lot of time on. Many things are not. Being able to differentiate between the two can save you a lot of time and help you let go of perfectionism.
Interested in learning more about letting go of perfectionism? Listen to the podcast I co-host with life coach Shannon Wilkinson, Getting to Good Enough. We publish new episodes every Thursday.
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About Janine
Hello! I’m Janine Adams — a certified professional organizer based in St. Louis, and the creator of Peace of Mind Organizing®.
I love order, harmony + beauty, but I believe that the way that you feel about yourself and your home is what truly matters.
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