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If you feel like you need more inspiration, examine what is currently stifling your imagination. Perfectionism is a major impediment to creative thought and action. The individual who has this problem strives for perfection in their creations.
You might be aware of the fact that no piece of work can ever be considered flawless. That does not prevent you from being paralyzed by perfectionism, though; something in you keeps pushing you to push yourself even further, or to tweak your work just a little bit more.
It does not matter how many hours or how hard a creative person works on a project; in their eyes, it is never finished. Trying again is like running on a treadmill with no end in sight. You will be on the move yet never get anywhere
The problem holding you back is that you're never going to be pleased if you live with a perfectionist mindset. This is because, despite having a clear picture of the finished product in your head, the work you produce will fall short of your expectations.
The problem is that no matter how hard you try, the end result will never be the same as what you pictured before you started. You can never do enough to be flawless.
But there is something you can do if you are serious about finding success. Life goes on, and you figure out how to cope. that you give yourself permission to enjoy the results of your efforts. Just make sure you gave it your all; that is all that matters.
You must press on. The need for perfection in your job is something you should let go of. There are a few options for accomplishing this. The first step is to quit being so hard on yourself if you believe the work to be flawed, as this is merely your view and not the truth.
Check out the content in this book, Maximize Your Creativity Repurpose your ideas.
Use positive affirmations. Say something along the lines of "This is a magnificent piece I have done" instead of "I will never get this perfect."
You would be in excellent company, as many of history's greatest creatives have had multiple bouts of failure. Get a fresh perspective on your imaginative efforts.
Consider the effort you put into it as something that will improve your life or the life of someone else. Take into account all the positive outcomes that are expected from this initiative. Instead of being dissatisfied, focus on its potential.
You might be aware of the fact that no piece of work can ever be considered flawless. That does not prevent you from being paralyzed by perfectionism, though; something in you keeps pushing you to push yourself even further, or to tweak your work just a little bit more.
It does not matter how many hours or how hard a creative person works on a project; in their eyes, it is never finished. Trying again is like running on a treadmill with no end in sight. You will be on the move yet never get anywhere
The problem holding you back is that you're never going to be pleased if you live with a perfectionist mindset. This is because, despite having a clear picture of the finished product in your head, the work you produce will fall short of your expectations.
The problem is that no matter how hard you try, the end result will never be the same as what you pictured before you started. You can never do enough to be flawless.
But there is something you can do if you are serious about finding success. Life goes on, and you figure out how to cope. that you give yourself permission to enjoy the results of your efforts. Just make sure you gave it your all; that is all that matters.
You must press on. The need for perfection in your job is something you should let go of. There are a few options for accomplishing this. The first step is to quit being so hard on yourself if you believe the work to be flawed, as this is merely your view and not the truth.
Check out the content in this book, Maximize Your Creativity Repurpose your ideas.
Use positive affirmations. Say something along the lines of "This is a magnificent piece I have done" instead of "I will never get this perfect."
You would be in excellent company, as many of history's greatest creatives have had multiple bouts of failure. Get a fresh perspective on your imaginative efforts.
Consider the effort you put into it as something that will improve your life or the life of someone else. Take into account all the positive outcomes that are expected from this initiative. Instead of being dissatisfied, focus on its potential.
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