The Perfectionist.

Probably all people in some segment of their lives strive for perfectionism. Still, I think it can become a problem when someone wants everything to be perfect in his life. Then it can easily turn into an obsession and grow into a serious mental illness.

In my case, perfectionism can only be found in certain segments. I am very precise when it comes to the spoken word or deed, that is the social aspect. Also as a teacher I always give my maximum in my lectures and that is the end of my perfectionism. As for my office, notes, desk, closet, and things like that I’m totally chaotic here, I like to say it’s creative chaos. Fortunately, I always and at all times know exactly where what was left or written to me. Not so long ago, I was able to write on the wall things that were important.

You are right there. But sometimes being a perfectionist depends upon someone's life experiences too. Sometimes that's what others instilled into them before they became perfectionist. And they're afraid to make mistakes and be a failure because they're afraid someone will belittle them or will definitely be mad at them. But still it depends on their willingness to change that certain kind of perspective in life. All your tips given above were stated clearly and are very helpful to overcome this kind of personality.

So nice and great article.In my work,I have a fellow worker that is perfectionist.It is really hard to be with her.She always want things to be perfect.Whenever she commit mistake she always depend herself and find way to blame it to others.She dont want to accept her mistakes because she thinks that she is always correct.She never listen to someones opinion.And I really agree that she find difficult to have friends.Because of being perfectionist most of our coworkers hates her.But since we need to work as a team we just ignore her and just focus on our work.

I love the point be realistic. As human you should recognize that you cannot do everything . Know your limits and set goals toward it. Thanks very much for this awesome article

you may choose to be perfect in your career and then have to spend extra time repairing the relationships that you sacrifice for excellent workplace performance. you may have an unrelenting inner voice that perpetually tells you to work harder, but that same voice may tell you that your effort is never good enough. It's easy to look at relaxation as a waste of time when you're in the mindset of an overachieving perfectionist. however, it's important to remember that sleeping and engaging in light-hearted activities is a healthy and necessary way of refreshing your motivation.

Good article dear

I liked the words you wrote

The problem of being perfectionist is that everything has to be perfect...

Ang punahin ang kamalian ng iba ay hindi pagiging perfectionist. Pero kung kung yung wag ng pagtatama ay wala sa lugar, dun lang nagiging mali. Dahil imbes na maging tama ang mali, lalo lang bumaluktot sa masamang pagtatama nito. Di tayo perpekto, pare parehas tayo nagkakamali pero hindi tayo kelanman magiging tama, kung pupunahin natin ang kamalian ng iba bago natin makita ang kamalian ng ating sarili.

Madami nagsasabing perfectionist ako, pero di nila alam ang nakikita lang nila ay ang resulta ng hardwork at dedication sa mga ginagawa ko. One thing is certain, lahat tayo nagkakamali pero di naman dapat stay tayo sa pagkakamali natin. Diba po?

Perfectionist, sila yung mga taong takot magkamali, halos lahat ng galaw kailangan perfect. Bawat paligid binubusisi kung may mali ba. Hindi sila masaya sa kung anong kayang ibigay ng iba. Mostly close minded mga yan , you are not allowed to interfere sa mga plano nila. Kasi tingin nila sa sarili nila ala na ang lahat😥

Your right. As I notice being perfectionist can bring you too disappointment,if you cannot reach your goal you will be irratable and angry. You can't feel the real happiness if you have the attitude like this.

Being a perfectionist yourself may be very good, but being a perfectionist towards other people can drive your friends away. .be wise towards others..

yeah that is right about perfectionist and there was one of my friend in school who always cries after our grdaes for each subject have been distrubuted but why...because he did not get the full score though he might have the highest score and that is a very good example of a perfectionist or what do you think

Tama, being perfectionist can drive the persons who's close to your life away. And you will not gain some friends wherever you go because of that attitude right?

your article help me. Thanks for sharing