And as learning professionals, it’s vital that we recognize the necessity of setting our sights on progress instead of perfection. Take it slow—you might be surprised how often the best answer is, “I need to have a break and come back to this later. No, neither should that be the solution, as it is difficult to do so while losing weight at the same time.

If all else fails, take a step back from your work or goal and examine how it serves your long-term interests and dreams. I had her join my panel to speak about disability, accessibility and inclusion and she was a pleasure to work with.

However, the truth is that the pursuit of perfection can often lead to paralysis by analysis, hindering growth and stifling creativity.

Planning to workout 5 times a week, or promising to cut out all alcohol and sugar for the next 3 months?I still feel a huge pain of discomfort saying no and am still learning how to when it comes to my personal life. Before using this Site and any content provided herein, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. And if you have perfectionist tendencies, you might want to implement some strategies to help you overcome them. He believes that knowledge can change the world and be used to inspire and empower young people to build the life of their dreams.

With large-scale learning initiatives, it can be daunting and overwhelming to look at the long-term objectives.If you worry or even obsess over making your project perfect, then it might not even be worth pursuing because you feel like it might never meet up to your standards.