Hey Perfectionist: It's time to pause

Perfectionists portray personal qualities of perfectionism that give them the desire to make great efforts on achieving excellence and constantly developing through self-improvement.

It is safe to say many of us are perfectionists by our own right.

Perfectionists give all their best, and pour in a superabundant amount of effort to achieve the target that was set at a high standard.

What drives them to do so is plainly just their passion for excellence that motivates them to extract that extra bit out of them for their work.

It’s understandable to make sure whatever you do is going to be absolutely amazing but you’re setting the bar way too high and it’s getting harder to function, right?

Your mental and your physical wellbeing is important.

Here are some suggestions you can do to pause for a moment and recharge.

Get something to eat and drink some water

You’re not going to be able to get much work done when you have no fuel.

No energy = no work done.

Plus, when you have no food in your body, you’ll lose concentration. Set an alarm if you have to remind yourself to get food if you lose track of time. While you’re at it, drink some water. Rehydrate those tired muscles and cool your body down.

Get some sleep

It’s quite obvious why you should rest. Just like eating and rehydrating, not sleeping enough will make you lose concentration and memory. Not only that but your immune system gets compromised and you’d have no defence against diseases.

Take a shower

You probably have been working really hard and you might have not showered in a while so take a relaxing shower. Feel more refreshed and energised after a shower. Plus, if you happen to own a bathtub, draw yourself a bath. You deserve it.

Get a massage

It’s a great way to relieve all the built-up stress and tension in your body. When your body is relaxed, so does your mind because it helps release the endorphins, the chemical responsible for relieving stress and pain. A massage also helps reduce the levels of anxiety and depression so it’s a win-win situation.

The Takeaway

People often treat perfectionism as a positive trait, and it is even seen as complementation. The dedication that drives people towards perfection has no doubt forced them to achieve new heights, but on the other hand, there is a downside for practicing the quality of perfectionism that no one has ever been aware of.

The quality of perfectionism turns bad when someone worries too much about making mistakes or setting unrealistic goals.

Hey perfectionists, take some of the suggestions mentioned above on how to pause your brain when needed.