This article is designed to help the perfectionist lighten up a bit and not take life too seriously.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is also for those who tend to be perfectionists in one or more areas of their lives.<\/p>\n
Have you ever been overwhelmed with too many choices? Been presented with great opportunities but been unable to decide which\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0opportunity\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to take?<\/p>\n
It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s common for perfectionists to come down with what I call temporary\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00cb\u0153perfection paralysis\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 , <\/strong><\/strong>or as we call it, being \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00cb\u0153stuck\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2.<\/p>\n Here are common symptoms of this condition:<\/p>\n So, if you are inflicted with\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0perfection paralysis<\/strong><\/strong>, what can you do about it?<\/p>\n Though you might be genetically predisposed to this condition (you may have a parent with it) you don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t have to suffer from it as an adult (unless you want to).<\/p>\n The good news is that by working with a coach you can learn to recognize which situations tend to lead to flare-ups. Then, you can learn techniques for controlling the self-talk that is so harmful for this condition.<\/p>\n So, the next time you are struck with perfection paralysis I hope that you nip it in the bud, at the first sign of symptoms, so you can get on with enjoying your life fully.<\/p>\n\n
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