Can you be a perfectionist and be lazy?

According to Urban Dictionary, a lazy perfectionist is someone who wants everything to be perfect and has high standards but doesn’t have the will to do what’s necessary to reach them. If you identify as being lazy or think you might be a lazy perfectionist, this episode is for you.

How do I stop being a lazy perfectionist?

8 Ways to Stop Being a Perfectionist

1. Acknowledge. The first step to letting go of perfectionism is to acknowledge that you’re doing it in the first place.
2. What does it feed?
3. Face the worst case.
4. Identify standards needed.
5. Adjust your standards.
6. Watch your self-talk.
7. Give yourself a reason to move on.
8. Do experiments.

How do you stop being a perfectionist and get things done?

How to Overcome Perfectionism

1. 1- Become More Aware of Your Tendencies.
2. 2- Focus on the Positives.
3. 3- Allow Yourself to Make Mistakes.
4. 4- Set More Reasonable Goals.
5. 5- Learn How to Receive Criticism.
6. 6- Lower the Pressure You Put on Yourself.
7. 7- Focus on Meaning Over Perfection.
8. 8- Try Not to Procrastinate.

Can a perfectionist be messy?

Perfectionists can have very clean homes and very messy homes. Perfectionists can look like slobs or dress to impress. Perfectionists need to see a clear path or have a clear understanding how to do something exactly as it should be done perfectly (ALL), or they do NOTHING.

Do perfectionists procrastinate?

Procrastination is often a symptom of perfectionism. Because perfectionists fear being unable to complete a task perfectly, they put it off as long as possible. The higher the fear of failure and ridicule, the more perfectionists procrastinate.

Is being a perfectionist a form of laziness?

Being lazy is hard. So is being a perfectionist. Put them together, and you’re in for a lifetime of internal conflict. Some people are just lazy. They don’t worry too much, and prefer to just lay back and take the world as it comes. Some people are perfectionists.

Does being a perfectionist lead to perfection?

You are extremely competitive about almost everything. You feel secretly judgmental of people who fall short of perfection. You imagine others admire and value you only for your high level of achievement and production. It seems like being a perfectionist should lead to perfection, but so often the opposite is true.

How do lazy people study?

As a lazy person, you usually put off studying for as long as you can. Once the exam gets closer and the perfectionist side of you takes over, however, the panic sets in. You’ll spend every spare minute you have cramming as much information into your brain as possible.

Can perfectionism get you Out of a sticky situation?

Your laziness can get you into some sticky situations, but luckily your experience with perfectionism has taught you how to get out of a tough spot. And even when you can’t get out of the hole you dug for yourself, you’re pretty good at making up for it eventually.