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8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by JARUSHUB: 10:58am On May 14, 2017
Nobody (or nothing) is perfect. This has become an over-flogged mantra. Notwithstanding, there are still some people who feel that everything they do must be 100%. A mistake that they make is that they think being a perfectionist is a good thing. This is not really so. And if this is not the case, they become sad, depressed, and forlorn. Consequently, these very talented people are always having problems not only with themselves but with people around them. Hence, it would be nice to know how to identify a perfectionist. These tips shared by Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency will be of great help.

They are always trying to please everyone

Certainly, we cannot please everybody. But a perfectionist does not understand this. They will try to please others at their own discomfort and detriment. This is why others can easily take advantage of them.

They attain their goals by any means

Attaining their goals is what they care about. They do not even mind if they break the rules or go overboard to reach their goals. For them it is more about the end justifies the means and not the other way round. And they are bad losers.

They can never be satisfied

Even if you give your best, you can never satisfy someone who wants things perfectly done. They question everything even the things that are irrelevant. They are very exhaustive and nothing escapes them. Hence, never try to cut corners, a perfectionist will notice it and point it out.

They don’t accommodate mistakes

We are bound to make mistakes. But for a perfectionist, it is a sign of failure. As a result, they become gloomy and downcast. If you work with them, they use their standard to measure you and they want you to meet that standard. If you do not, to them you are a disappointment. For example, if you forgot to accept the booking of the hotel from Jumia Travel, they will take it personally. You will think they have you in mind before.

They have all or nothing thinking

For them, it is either they get everything or nothing. They are not ready to compromise on their very high moral standards. This is why perfectionists are not good negotiators. The only way you can make them happy is to give them everything they want.

They over stress themselves over a simple task

There is always a paper basket beside them. In the basket, you will find several rumpled papers. These papers are sheets they use in writing just one simple report. However, because of one simple mistake, they discard it and start all over again.

They are legendary procrastinators

Since they bid to make everyone happy, they accept responsibilities they know they cannot perform. But because they want to please that person, they accept the duty and they procrastinate until they do not it. In other situations, they postpone a task because they are not ready to go through the perfection bouts they are addicted to.

They find it difficult to celebrate success

You should celebrate success when you achieve it. However, a perfectionist will never because they will be focused on what they could have done better. So, they do not see any reason to be joyous. Do never expect a perfectionist to celebrate success. However, this does not mean they are not happy with what they have achieved.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/eight-signs-dealing-perfectionist/

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by JARUSHUB: 10:59am On May 14, 2017
cc: lalasticlala
Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Sapiosexuality(m): 11:10am On May 14, 2017
This one is like a perfectionist with sadistic tendencies.

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by tsamson(m): 11:20am On May 14, 2017
lalasticlala is a perfectionist

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by EYIBLESSN(m): 11:32am On May 14, 2017
Hmmmmm. This one is basically true. It weakened me
Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Nobody: 12:11pm On May 14, 2017
grin
Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by SlimHan(f): 2:02pm On May 14, 2017
So true. I have somebody like that too.
Sapiosexuality:
This one is like a perfectionist with sadistic tendencies.
Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Nobody: 6:57pm On May 14, 2017
I don't agree with all. This perfectionist seems like an extreme one.
My husband is a perfectionist. He rarely delegates, and he doesn't exhibit some of these traits either.

I also think perfectionists don't procrastinate (unnecessarily), they love to get things done as soon as possible. I might be wrong though.

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by HalbondAdmin: 6:57pm On May 14, 2017
Alright.

Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Nobody: 6:57pm On May 14, 2017
PaperLace:
Lols!
My husband is a perfectionist. He rarely delegates!!!

A little bit of him has rubbed off on you.

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by RealDannie(m): 6:58pm On May 14, 2017
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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by john1035: 6:58pm On May 14, 2017
I don't like perfectionists. Don't take life too serious



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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by adebayo201: 6:59pm On May 14, 2017
tsamson:
lalasticlala is a perfectionist

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Ihateafonja: 6:59pm On May 14, 2017
grin
Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by jobbers: 7:00pm On May 14, 2017
tru
Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by GeneralOjukwu: 7:00pm On May 14, 2017
I am a sugar daddy to a 20 year old campus girl....She bought me 169 Styles of Karma Sutra shocked

I was like



15 mins later....




By the time we got to style 3.... i was panting.....





THAT'S A PERFECTIONIST


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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by HumanistMike(m): 7:00pm On May 14, 2017
Perfectionists don't procrastinate.

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Agriman(m): 7:01pm On May 14, 2017
Dealing with them is somehow frustrating

Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Humility017(m): 7:01pm On May 14, 2017
to me..
they're the worst set of people to relate with in this world...
or work with especially when they're your boss or seniors
they're barely patient with others and don't tolerate others weakness. ..forgetting them too have their weaknesses.

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by ipledge10(m): 7:03pm On May 14, 2017
Not everybody that have some of these characters are perfectionists.

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Nobody: 7:03pm On May 14, 2017
LastMumu:


A little bit of him has rubbed off on you.
I know grin
I am a bit of a perfectionist myself, with traits of OCD. I am not sadistic like the one illustrated in this post biko.

An interviewer asked 'who' I am in a team framework , told him "I am a finisher, I get things done but I am impatient with errors." angry

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by majorbravo: 7:03pm On May 14, 2017
Perfectionists rock

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Femich18(m): 7:03pm On May 14, 2017
HumanistMike:
Perfectionists don't procrastinate.
I don't seems to understand what that guy meant by Procrastination.... They don't procrastinate in my opinion

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Mayydayy(m): 7:04pm On May 14, 2017
You r right.this is me.I had my wedding two Saturdays ago.everybody keep saying things went preety well.I keep seeing things that could have happened better.I hardly celebrate success.I always see loop holes in thongs people see to be good.but I try at pleasing and I love and trust so much.I v always known am a perfectionist. But I can't help it.my slogan is.even the best can get better

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by bishopkay: 7:04pm On May 14, 2017
Fortunately and unfortunately I have got like 80% of the listed traits.
Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Nobody: 7:05pm On May 14, 2017
PaperLace:

I know grin
I am a bit of a perfectionist myself, with traits of OCD. I am not sadistic like the one illustrated in this post biko.

An interviewer asked 'who' I am in a team framework , told him "I am a finisher, I get things done but I am impatient with errors." angry

Not traits of OCD, you are suffering from OCD. I have enough evidence to prove that. grin

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by majorbravo: 7:05pm On May 14, 2017
HumanistMike:
Perfectionists don't procrastinate.
Actually they only do when they don't have the time to finish some work. This is not as a result of laziness but rather as a result of the fact that they want to give it 100% attention and if that time is not currently available, they push the project to a later date when they are sure they can, this is also borne out of the fact that they rarely ever delegate (They'll say: "If I can't give it my 100%, I don't trust anyone else to be able to, so the job has to wait till I can devote my time to it"wink.

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by OfficialSam(m): 7:07pm On May 14, 2017
JARUSHUB:

Nobody (or nothing) is perfect. This has become an over-flogged mantra. Notwithstanding, there are still some people who feel that everything they do must be 100%. A mistake that they make is that they think being a perfectionist is a good thing. This is not really so. And if this is not the case, they become sad, depressed, and forlorn. Consequently, these very talented people are always having problems not only with themselves but with people around them. Hence, it would be nice to know how to identify a perfectionist. These tips shared by Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency will be of great help.

They are always trying to please everyone

Certainly, we cannot please everybody. But a perfectionist does not understand this. They will try to please others at their own discomfort and detriment. This is why others can easily take advantage of them.

They attain their goals by any means

Attaining their goals is what they care about. They do not even mind if they break the rules or go overboard to reach their goals. For them it is more about the end justifies the means and not the other way round. And they are bad losers.

They can never be satisfied

Even if you give your best, you can never satisfy someone who wants things perfectly done. They question everything even the things that are irrelevant. They are very exhaustive and nothing escapes them. Hence, never try to cut corners, a perfectionist will notice it and point it out.

They don’t accommodate mistakes

We are bound to make mistakes. But for a perfectionist, it is a sign of failure. As a result, they become gloomy and downcast. If you work with them, they use their standard to measure you and they want you to meet that standard. If you do not, to them you are a disappointment. For example, if you forgot to accept the booking of the hotel from Jumia Travel, they will take it personally. You will think they have you in mind before.

They have all or nothing thinking

For them, it is either they get everything or nothing. They are not ready to compromise on their very high moral standards. This is why perfectionists are not good negotiators. The only way you can make them happy is to give them everything they want.

They over stress themselves over a simple task

There is always a paper basket beside them. In the basket, you will find several rumpled papers. These papers are sheets they use in writing just one simple report. However, because of one simple mistake, they discard it and start all over again.

They are legendary procrastinators

Since they bid to make everyone happy, they accept responsibilities they know they cannot perform. But because they want to please that person, they accept the duty and they procrastinate until they do not it. In other situations, they postpone a task because they are not ready to go through the perfection bouts they are addicted to.

They find it difficult to celebrate success

You should celebrate success when you achieve it. However, a perfectionist will never because they will be focused on what they could have done better. So, they do not see any reason to be joyous. Do never expect a perfectionist to celebrate success. However, this does not mean they are not happy with what they have achieved.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/eight-signs-dealing-perfectionist/


I'm so sorry i did nt deduce anything from this poo!

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Nobody: 7:08pm On May 14, 2017
LastMumu:


Not traits of OCD, you are suffering from OCD. I have enough evidence to prove that. grin
Chai...it's me o. It isn't this bad, is it? cry
Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Nobody: 7:08pm On May 14, 2017
And who are those that have this perfectionist tendencies.....

Melancholies!!

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by HumanistMike(m): 7:10pm On May 14, 2017
majorbravo:

Actually they only do when they don't have the time to finish some work. This is not as a result of laziness but rather as a result of the fact that they want to give it 100% attention and if that time is not currently available, they push the project to a later date when they are sure they can, this is also borne out of the fact that they rarely ever delegate (They'll say: "If I can't give it my 100%, I don't trust anyone else to be able to, so the job has to wait till I can devote my time to it"wink.

Perfectionists don't procrastinate! They are just careful about giving a delivery date.

A perfectionist will make a statement like "it will be ready when it will be ready" or will tell you to allow for 3 weeks to take delivery of a job that others may do in 10days. . They are smart enough to incorporate time needed to perfect their deliverables.

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Re: 8 Signs You Are Dealing With A Perfectionist by Nobody: 7:12pm On May 14, 2017
When you ask a perfectionist to do a job

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