Paralyzed by Perfectionism? Try Rethinking Your To-Do List

Paralyzed by Perfectionism? Try Rethinking Your To-Do List

Strategies for dealing with perfection paralysis and achieving your biggest goals — despite your best efforts to get in your own way

1. Break down projects into concrete tasks

The main steps of my to-do list for this article

2. Define the next action in a project rather than all subsequent steps

3. Set priorities by designating A, B, C, and F Tasks

4. Set a realistic schedule and track your time

5. Focus on process goals rather than outcome goals

6. Start fresh every day

7. Get help


Elaine Meyer

Elaine is a writer, editor, and content strategist who is interested in tech, health, and the future of work.

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