Perfectionism: 8 signs that you may be a Perfectionist 

 

Perfectionism: 8 signs that you may be a perfectionist.

 

Perfectionists are likely to achieve less and suffer from anxiety and stress more than focused high achievers.

Are your expectations causing havoc with your emotional well-being?   

Are you telling yourself:  

• I don’t know when to stop. 
• Have I done enough? 
• I might mess this up. 
• Am I smart enough? 
• Can I do this? 
• Am I capable enough? 
• That’s too risky. 
• Can I control this? 
• I’m so frustrated 
• That’s too hard – I’ll do it tomorrow. 
• What will they think of me? 

If you had these thoughts, there is a high chance Perfectionism is speaking to you!

 

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There’s nothing wrong with exploring the idea as we want to play to our standards.

It’s healthy for us to be aware when that ‘needle on the dial’ starts heating up and heads towards a red flag sign that ultimately will cost us our energy and vitality.

 

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PERFECTIONISM: A definition

 

Refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.

We know that perfectionism is more than pushing
yourself to do your best to achieve a goal;  

 

Perfectionism is a reflection of our inner self, entangled & trapped in anxiety.
It’s 100% exhausting being perfect!  

 

Perfectionists are likely to achieve less and suffer from anxiety and stress more than focused high achievers.
There is a duality of performing at a high level and delivering quality results – at the same time, perfectionism drives mega anxiety and grinds you to a halt. 

Perfectionists may appear to have it together on the surface.
The trait affects all areas of our lives – at home, at work and at play.

The truth is underneath that layer is the inner turmoil that costs you your vitality. 

Perfectionism is not selective to its environment – it’s part of who we think we are and how we do things.

 

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Real Conversations

 

 

We have noticed how conversations uncover the reality of being stuck in the habit of Striving.  This topic has created some lively conversations at The WaVENZ. We connected the dots to our own experiences and discover ways to up-level our game as we navigate this terrain with our explorers (clients).  

High Achievers in life (home, work and play) set themselves goals and have many comparable attributes around high standards.
Yet, the big difference is in the thoughts, emotions and execution.

It’s worth getting curious about your reality. Exploring this will help you consider making changes that create more vitality.

Look at our overview and notice any behaviours, thoughts or feelings that apply to you. 

 

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Taking Action

Perfectionism and the resulting anxiety can be overcome with the right conversations.  

  

Recognising that change may be needed is the first step toward connection to your ebb and flow and achieving more inner peace. 

With the right resources, you can move towards a happier, healthier, more hopeful life where you can find inner peace in an overwhelming world. 

  

Imagine saying that “almost perfect” is still a job well done.  

  

The WaVE.Co.nz can help. 

   

Read our Blog on  OVERWHELM here.