18 Aug Tired of Things Not Working Your Way? Get Rid of This Thinking Pattern
We’d all like to get everything right and to have everything go well.
We’d all like to be happy and maybe even enjoy happiness all the time.
But neither of these is possible.
Success and happiness are possible. But not always.
Which is why if we want to enjoy as much success and happiness as possible, we need to be realistic, and the reality is, none of us are perfect …
via Inc.com by Marcel Schwantes
Studies have found that this type of mindset leads to being risk-averse, which can inhibit productivity and creativity.
Over the years, I have personally witnessed counterproductive thinking patterns that hold people back (many of them my own coaching clients). Some examples include lacking emotional intelligence or leading through coercion.
But there’s one specific mindset that demands attention. I’ve seen it stifle collaboration and slow down productivity on the job. It’s often what answers the question, “Why aren’t things working the way I planned?”
There’s only one word for it: Perfectionism.
Perfectionism is a thinking pattern that can be harmful to a team, even if it often goes unnoticed. It usually partners with denial, and together they cause self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behaviors. To prevent its negative effects, one must be willing to recognize and take responsibility for their actions. Otherwise, it will continue to cause damage.
Let’s look at how a perfectionist mindset typically derails one’s and other people’s productivity, self-esteem, and morale.
1. Goals are often unrealistic
Sometimes, people who strive for perfection set their goals or standards at an extremely high level that they cannot realistically achieve. As a result, when they fall short of meeting these unreachable standards, they may give up on an important task. Additionally, if a colleague performs better than they do, they may feel like they have failed and struggle to recover from it. They may also hide their mistakes from others due to feeling ashamed of their perceived failure…
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