Perfectionism hurts

I am a perfectionist. Someone might say it’s a good trait, but I would disagree.

As a perfectionist, I tend to overthink, overwork, and struggle to start new things. The desire to have everything done flawlessly stopped me from doing so many things in the past that I didn’t even bother counting.

What is on the other end of the perfectionism scale? Sloppiness, indolence, carelessness? I don’t know, I haven’t been there, and I can presume these aren’t great traits either. However, there is plenty of space on the spectrum between these two extremes.

This post is a reminder to myself that done is better than perfect. Sometimes ‘good enough’ is enough. ‘Perfect time’ may never come. And time is the most valuable resource, so use it wisely while you can.