Two weeks ago, we started our series on perfectionism. In the first part of the topic, we looked at the signs that point to you being a perfectionist. In the second part, we spoke about the dangers that exist in the world of perfectionism. Among other things, we mentioned that this problem could cause feelings of depression. Today, we’ll be looking at how to stop being a perfectionist.

Like most other “mental conditions,” you don’t just stop being a perfectionist by wishing you could stop. It takes weeks of hard work and dedication to the cause, and you must constantly be on your toes to ensure that you don’t slack off. However, you must know that it’s not impossible.

So, how do you stop being a perfectionist? Let’s find out!

1. Acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes

At the beginning of our crusade against perfectionism, we mentioned that humans weren’t granted the gift of perfection. It’s just not in our biology. If we were to look at it from an artistic point of view, we’d say that humans are just a combination of perfect imperfections. So, if you want to move on from the perfectionist state of mind, you simply have to start telling yourself that no one is above mistakes. Not you nor your biggest source of motivation is an exception to this. All humans are prone to it, and there’s no denying that.

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