Perfectionism is mediocre, Instead Measure Progress

My perfectionist behavior impacted my health and created many issues when my workload increased (or) when I managed multiple tasks.
 
After starting the coaching journey🛣️, I strengthened this understanding scientifically and emotionally.
 
I used to think there were many material positives to being a perfectionist, such as
➕ I tend to have high benchmarks and ideals and tend to have strong principles to live.
➕ I tend to believe I have a developed and evolved value system to navigate challenging situations
 
These two aspects enabled me to generate self-will and self-discipline to focus on anything I do.

So far story looks good. Isn’t it?

Why should there be any problems with this quality?
 
The very facets that make Perfectionism an asset led down a not-so-good path in my early leadership career.
 
❌ Perfectionism is about having high standards, led to excessive criticism of self and others
❌ Team did not get the appreciations they deserved.
❌ Turned me into a micromanager, and it challenged my lead’s authority and accountability.

I learned the hard way to correct myself.
 
Later I learned, Perfectionism driving excellence is passion-infused and values-based, versus Perfectionism becoming an obsession based on fear of failure.
 
Perfectionism is a sabotaging behavior when not supported by a strong positive emotion.

Please reflect on the underlying motivation and thread it carefully if you carry similar tendencies.