4 Ways to Keep Your Perfectionism from Getting You Down

So your perfectionism drives you mad? You’re not alone. How can you counteract your tendency to obsess and don’t let it get you down?

Find the root cause of your perfectionism – “Have I been exposed to unrealistic demands or constant criticism in my life?”
Recognize the relationship between stress and perfectionism – “Am I being more affected by interpersonal stress or achievement stress?”
Challenge your mistaken attitude – “Do I think it’s logical to expect everything I do to be error-free?”
Allow yourself to make mistakes – “Can I give myself the opportunity to learn from what I did wrong?”