Restless and Reckless: The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism

Getting rest isn't reckless, it's trying to push through that is. That constant drive to demonstrate productivity is virtue signaling of the toxic kind.  Root cause: perfectionism. Tap into this episode to learn about the hidden traits of perfectionism that are making it so hard to calm down. You might think perfectionists are tightly wound OCD types. Not true. If you have any of these traits - competitive, controlling, indecisive, judgemental, overproducing, procrastination, underconfident - you suffer from perfectionism Perfectionists abandon their big dreams focusing instead on details and procedures. Task completion masquerades as accomplishment. Done is always better than perfect. Embrace forward momentum knowing you can course correct as you go. Challenge yourself to do less so that you can rest and recharge your creative energy. Get things done by leveraging these practices: delegate/hire support, say no to more things, make self care your highest priority. Check out my new Perfectionist Trap guide to learn more: https://architectingpodcast.com/index.php/perfectionismtrap/ Give Architecting a Google review- be sure to name the episode! https://g.page/r/CVYGVmEtsUjdEAI/review Stay Inspired, Angela Join the architecting community: YouTube, Instagram,  LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Facebook Interested in sponsoring a show or having me as a guest on your podcast or community? Stop here to get information. Into/outro music Alive by Richard Wasson Copyright 2019