Perfectionists dont procastinate...

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/

To cut a long story short, me thinks they are suffering from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).

Perfectionist or not, what I believe is, anything worth doing is what doing well.

HumanistMike:


Perfectionist 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". Perfectionists don't procrastinate. They are smart enough to incorporate time needed to perfect their deliverables.

You basically just confirmed the same point with the bolded statement. Procrastination is not essentially negative. It simply means leaving a task that can be done now till a later time, either due (in part or whole) to a number of issues with their ability to accomplish the task itself that they chose to delay. So it depends on the context. It doesn't necessarily mean inability to meet deadlines. To use your example, It basically means they would tell you when they can get the job done which might appear longer than normal people would probably get the same job done, even if it turns out to be better quality. This is because they want to give it quality time.

If the perfectionist is the one setting the deadlines, it really isn't a subject for a procrastination tag. If I gave a perfectionist a job to do for me and asked him to finish by 4pm, he would likely try to negotiate another time he thinks is best so he could give it full attention, that itself is the procrastination the op writes about. A non-perfectionist would rather try to do what he can within the time he was given, even if the quality of the result suffers as a consequence of insufficient time and/or resources. A perfectionist on the other hand, wouldn't try his luck unless he was absolutely sure of the time and availability of resources, and that might lead to procrastination cos he won't start the job till all factors are on deck and ready for deployment to the task.

In layman terms, A perfectionist working at a bakery wouldn't slice a cake if the knife available wasn't sharp enough for a precision cut, as this would make the cake come off with unsightly crumbs, they'll put off the job till they can get a sharp knife. A non-perfectionist on the other hand would slice with whatever is available.

I am LOST :-

Number one is wrong. Perfectionists don't do things to please people. As a matter of fact, the opposite is the case. They get on people's toes just to see that things are done the way they want it.

Also, that they procrastinate is untrue. They are the most difficult people to deal with when giving a timeline for the execution of a project.

Honestly, this brand of opinion is tainted and far from the truth.

I do see some traits I exhibit here but am not a perfectionist.
I accept the mistakes of others and love to get jobs done quickly.
I do have a problem of accepting responsibility all the time and squeeze a lot into a short time frame hence I have to shift projects a lot.

I don't brood over failures and seek the opinion of my team members a lot

I always suspected I was a perfectionist,now I am 100% sure. Damn! No wonder people never get it right.

Sapiosexuality:
This one is like a perfectionist with sadistic tendencies.

exactly, my dad is a perfectionist and fits into just 50% of the op's posts.

I agree with all except no 1..perfectionists never ever try to please everyone,rather they are willing to step on anyone toes to achieve success/their aim..or prove a point.

A perfect case study is Pep Guardiola: he discarded samuel Eto'o despite contributing immensely to Barcelona's success the previous season.1hen asked for the reason: My guy said he just has the "feeling" to send him away..

Same with Nasri,Ibrahimovic..joe hart et al...watch out for massive shake up at city next season..


Guardiola has gone trophyless for the 1st time ever and no one not even Aguero is safe..

Modified: Perfectionists don't procrastinate..NEVER..they overdo stuffs and over prepare for simple tasks and I think you misunderstood that.

Damn!!

Imstrong:
And who are those that have this perfectionist tendencies.....


Melancholies!!

melancholics and cholerics

In a world that celebrates mediocrity, it pays to be a perfectionist. A perfectionist gives a 100% attention to task at hand. Little details often overlooked by others matter to him. He rarely procrastinate, can read in between the line, delegates when necessary while still paying close attention. He believes it is hard for others to get his work done like he would. His motto is 'When it is possible, do it yourself; you spend less energy and emotion doing it yourself than supervising and correcting others'. If he finds a reliable hand,that becomes his trusted ally.
By the way scripture says be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect, he is probably just trying to follow this injunction. In God's dictionary, there is no room for laxity.

I find it difficult to settle for less, atymz I get so angry with my self cos I don't understand what a friend or lecturer is explaning, that cynical I must have really cried my heart out while much younger

Well, nice points raised here.

I am almost a perfectionist.... Almost....just almost

Steve jobs,
Michael Jackson,
Beyonce

Norman foster ,Max Planck

All perfectionist

And they tend to die early.

Capricons are also perfectionists

In this aspect of perfection;it will be better nt to be perfect since procrastination contribute to it.

majorbravo:


You basically just confirmed the same point with the bolded statement. Procrastination is not essentially negative. It simply means leaving a task that can be done now till a later time, either due (in part or whole) to a number of issues with their ability to accomplish the task itself that they chose to delay. So it depends on the context. It doesn't necessarily mean inability to meet deadlines. To use your example, It basically means they would tell you when they can get the job done which might appear longer than normal people would probably get the same job done, even if it turns out to be better quality. This is because they want to give it quality time.

If the perfectionist is the one setting the deadlines, it really isn't a subject for a procrastination tag. If I gave a perfectionist a job to do for me and asked him to finish by 4pm, he would likely try to negotiate another time he thinks is best so he could give it full attention, that itself is the procrastination the op writes about. A non-perfectionist would rather try to do what he can within the time he was given, even if the quality of the result suffers as a consequence of insufficient time and/or resources. A perfectionist on the other hand, wouldn't try his luck unless he was absolutely sure of the time and availability of resources, and that might lead to procrastination cos he won't start the job till all factors are on deck and ready for deployment to the task.

In layman terms, A perfectionist working at a bakery wouldn't slice a cake if the knife available wasn't sharp enough for a precision cut, as this would make the cake come off with unsightly crumbs, they'll put off the job till they can get a sharp knife. A non-perfectionist on the other hand would slice with whatever is available.

You seem to not understand the meaning of procrastination. Basically, the word means extending to completion time beyond what was AGREED!

So if a perfectionist tell you to come by 5pm for a job another person could have been done with by 2pm, it doesn't mean the perfectionist procrastinated. It just indicates the perfectionist incorporated the time required to perfect the job into his schedule (which is plus 3 hours).

So, in clear terms, procrastination is illustrated by "your work will be ready by 5pm".
"Oh sorry, did I say 5pm? I meant 7pm"
"You know what, please come tomorrow by 10am"
And so on and so forth.


That is not what a perfectionist does. Don't get it twisted.

Clear description of my ex

I have a streak of perfectionism but I don't exhibit some of the traits you listed.

Perfectionist don't try to please everyone. In my workplace, I have had to step on many toes to ensure the job gets done.

Perfectionist don't procrastinate once a deadline for a task has been set. In my freelance career, I have never delivered a job late.

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/

my brother, that is my problem o. you have just painted my picture. God will help me

So mee

PaperLace:
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.

u are very correct

-Sighs-

Yes,Everything is so true.
i don't even celebrate birthdays anymore. . Or any other ''special'' occasions for that matter. New years, easters, etc. .
I mean, they are just like every other day. Morning comes, it goes. Night comes, it's goes. That's how it's been since the time of adam. We humans are the one. .naming each day, and giving it seasons, bla bla bla. . .
And to think of it, my birthday isn't really on 1-1-17. . No, if that was my birthday, then i would be a year old. Our birthdays is actually on 1-1-/89/99/00. . And so on. So if im to celebrate my 'BIRTH' day, i would go back to year i was born. Why take a full day( 24hours) just to celebrate. . whatevr?? It doesn't have to be a particular day that i have to relax and enjoy..it's doesn't have to be that particular day that i'll visit the orphanage etc. .and i can thank God for my life ANY day.

I went for a CBT training, i scored 250 and i was still like '' what rubbish is this?? i can do better!'' (where another girl scored 168 oh)

Please am I a perfectionist.. .i learnt that it's written on the forehead

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

No, you're not

SuperSuave:
I hate perfectionists, unfortunately I'm living with one

Me too

As one... o.p u are not fully correct but u try

my wife always call me Mr perfectionist and I always take offence but with all that OP said that described me from head to toe,I now agree.Moral of the story-----No one can know u as much as ur spouse,BUHARI should instead listen to his wife.