5 Ways How Perfectionism Holds You Back And Simple Journaling Prompts To Overcome It

• Do you sometimes get overwhelmed by the need to do the assignment/task/project perfectly?

• Do you ever get anxious when starting something new and tend to procrastinate?

• Do you have pressure to perform well because you fear failure?

• Do you feel guilty for mistakes?

• Do you often compare yourself with others?

• Is it important for you what others will say - how they will value your work/performance/results?

• Do you ever let your inner voice stay silent out of fear of being criticized?

• Is it hard for you to receive feedback and/or be vulnerable?

If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes, then you are a perfectionist, and there are certain ways how perfectionism holds you back. It holds you back from living the authentic, confident life, being productive, fulfilling your purpose, and living with peace of mind.