Perfectionism is an enemy. It acts like your friend but laughs at you when you fail because of it. Perfectionism makes you think that everything has to be “just right” to consider yourself successful with it. Work becomes more difficult fighting that unruly monster.
You have a secret weapon, though. The knowledge that successful work is merely the investment of planned time, sharp focus, and good energy on a project. Nothing in that sentence had the word “perfect” in it.
Too many of us get stressed and stuck by not knowing what to do next because we are stifled from the need to be perfect in a project or task. Making a clear plan is the antidote. My present self leads during the planning phase then my future self follows. When my present self does not have a plan, my future self has no leader and is aimless. When strong, plan. When weak, follow the plan. Your future self will thank you for it.
Until next time, here are your Happiness Actions steps:
Make your plan when you are strong.
Focus your energy on your plan when you are weak.
Forget perfectionism.
Your past, present and future self will laugh at that perfectionism enemy as you progress toward your goals and accomplish them in an excellent way.
Christi Nation serves as Lead Career Coach for NPC and is stationed at Cutter Morning Star High School. She is a trainer, coach, and conference speaker through Nation Training & Development. Christi.Nation@NationTD.com.
