Learning How To Overcome Perfection: 5 Actionable Tips for Creatives and Artists

I recently realized something about myself: I am a terrible multi-tasker, and I’ve decided to stop trying to do it. But that’s not the only realization I’ve had. I’ve also come to terms with another part of my personality: I’m a recovering perfectionist.

Being a perfectionist fit comfortably into my Type-A, detail-oriented personality. It came naturally. In many ways, it served me well. It motivated me to work hard and demand a high standard for everything I did, no matter how big or small the task. My basic philosophy was, "If you’re going to do something half-assed, don’t bother doing it at all."