{"id":3844,"date":"2020-11-04T14:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T14:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ambassadors.ucsiuniversity.edu.my\/?p=3844"},"modified":"2020-11-04T14:00:39","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T14:00:39","slug":"downsides-of-perfectionism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambassadors.ucsiuniversity.edu.my\/index.php\/2020\/11\/04\/downsides-of-perfectionism\/","title":{"rendered":"Downsides of Perfectionism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I\u2019ve always thought that perfectionism was something to\nstrive for. When I was a child, I remember painting a sunset for my art class. I\nremember making a mistake\u2014 my brush accidentally painting blue over the line onto\nthe orange sky. I could have waited for it to dry and then paint it over, but due\nto my frustration, I chose to make another painting entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, more often than I\u2019d like to admit, some small\nmistake was always what it took to make that frustration rear its ugly head\nagain. Disappointment, shame, anger and other negative emotions were often a\nresult of my perfectionism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the surface, perfectionism seems like something that is\nworth pursuing. A perfectionist often pushes themselves to be the best and\nachieve what is thought impossible. No mistake goes unnoticed, and you can\nalways count on a perfectionist to make sure everything is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, despite its perks, perfectionism is actually more\ntrouble than it is worth. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Poor Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A perfectionist is always working to achieve the result they\ndesire, often sacrificing sleep, food, recreation or even peace of mind in the\nprocess. They do not stop until the work is done, and constantly worry about\nwhat could go wrong. They forget to take care of themselves first. Hence, they\noften experience poor mental and physical health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Low self-esteem<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the face of failure, perfectionists tend to be more hard\non themselves. They experience more guilt, shame, frustration or even anger at\nthemselves. They are their own harshest critics. Sometimes, perfectionism can\nbe said to be a symptom of low self-esteem, because they believe that if they\ndon\u2019t do their best, then their efforts will not be good enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Poor Relationships<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A perfectionist always wants everything to be perfect. As a\nresult, sometimes they put pressure on others to do the same. Impossible\nstandards, unrealistic expectations and unappreciated efforts are what sours\nthe relationship between the perfectionist and other people. Needless to say, this\nleads to poor relationships with people who don\u2019t have the same way of thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Short Sightedness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a saying that goes like this: the journey matters more than the destination<\/em>. After all, goal\nattainment is only but a by-product of the journey. Sometimes, a perfectionist\ncan be so obsessed by the details that they end up missing the bigger picture. A\nperfectionist is often more concerned by the end result, rather than the\nprocess it took to get there. By focusing on the end result, they forget about\nwhat took them there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Low Productivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides short sightedness, focusing too much on the details\nwhich includes details that are not very important will lead to low\nproductivity. A small mistake may cause them to do the whole thing over and\nover again until they get it right. Even though their produced work is perfect,\nthey end up spending too much time on it, which lowers their overall\nproductivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, being a perfectionist has been proven to be worse for your overall wellness. Hence, we should try to be relax and take it easy on ourselves. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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