Where could you ease off
Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 7:16AM 
Where could you do less and it wouldn’t be noticed and wouldn’t matter?
In researching and writing the book ‘ish: The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough’, it's clear the problem with overworking is worse than ever.
We might work with someone who :
- Doesn’t let go
- Still has to finish ... something
- Keeps missing deadlines
- Needs to do more research, check more data.
Our workplaces must address this pursuit of perfection. It doesn't just apply at home or in the community. It’s rife in the workplace and often ignored, expected or justified.
So look at what you’re working on. Do you know what standard you’re going for or are you just continuing to 'go for perfect'?
If you stop, you will see that’s it’s likely already done well enough. Where could you ease off and people wouldn’t even notice? (This is not about neglecting standards where they're required. Settle down.)
It’s about the dramatic rise in the pursuit of perfection across age groups, sectors, cultures and countries. Notice it in yourself, your team, and keep an eye out for friends, family and the wider community.
Perfectionism is hurting us ... and we don't have to let it.