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Time Management Tips for Perfectionists

Kendall Matthews, VP of Global Marketing & Communication

Written by . . .

This is a perfectionist

tragic flaw

Unfortunately, she has a

A tragic flaw is . . .

A good characteristic that, when taken to an extreme, has tragic consequences.

Can perfectionism be a tragic flaw?

It can be if it causes:

• Missed deadlines

• Incomplete tasks

• Unrealistic expectations

In other words . . .

Getting hung up on meaningless details and spending more time on

projects than is necessary.

What is a perfectionist?

Are you a perfectionist?

You may be a perfectionist if you:

Give every project equal attention

Get stuck in “analysis paralysis”

Feel frustrated due to lack of time

Focus on the outcome, not the journey

. . . or if you:

Notice the errors rather than results

Avoid things you don’t excel at

Have difficulty delegating tasks

So, how many boxes did you check?

If you checked a few, don’t

worry.

time-saving tips for

perfectionists

Try these

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(Hint: Not all tasks are a “10.”)

Assign priority to each task1.

Ask for help2.

If you’re not sure which projects should be at the top of your priority list, ask for help from a team member or manager.

Don’t wait for every last detail before you get started. Whatever info you’re missing will trickle in as you go.

Stop procrastinating3.

Timers can be effective tools for managing time spent on a project. When the timer goes off, move on to another project.

Set a time limit for yourself4.

Not everything has to be perfect.

Sometimes, shooting for

middle ground is okay.

Be realistic5.

As a perfectionist, you may have an overly critical attitude toward those you work with.

Cut people some slack6.

Keeping it in check will help you build good relationships with your coworkers.

Focus on the big picture7.

It’ll keep you from getting bogged down in minutiae.

1. Prioritize

2. Get a second opinion

3. Stop procrastinating

4. Set time limits for yourself

5. Be realistic

6. Cut people slack

7. Focus on the big picture

Review

Being self-aware and open to adjusting your thought process makes it easier for you to improve your time management skills, thereby improving your productivity.

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