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Healthy Perfectionism <br />

In general, healthy <strong>perfectionism</strong>… <br />

– Pays off more often than it costs you <br />

– Encourages you to achieve high but <br />

achievable st<strong>and</strong>ards that lead to <br />

feelings of satisfaction <strong>and</strong> increased <br />

self-­‐esteem. <br />

Perfectionism on a Continuum <br />

From Unhealthy to Healthy <br />

Diagnostic <br />

Personality Traits <br />

OCPD: OCD: Self Doubting: Ambitious: <br />

Rigid Symmetry Procrastination Sets high goals <br />

Pervasive Just right Hide from others Conscientious <br />

Ineffective Paralyzed Preoccupied Learns from <br />

with mistakes mistakes <br />

Perfectionism Assessment:<br />

Where Would You Rate Yourself<br />

Unhealthy<br />

Healthy<br />

Developing Your Own <br />

Perfectionism Pro0ile <br />

1. My goals <strong>and</strong> outcomes match. _________ _________<br />

2. I am flexible <strong>and</strong> adaptable. _________ _________<br />

3. I devote time <strong>and</strong> energy to<br />

my strengths. _________ _________<br />

4. I am good at prioritizing. _________ _________<br />

5. I am good at meeting deadlines. _________ _________<br />

6. I am organized <strong>and</strong> efficient. _________ _________<br />

7. My concerns about making<br />

mistakes pays off.<br />

_________ _________<br />

8. I recognize my strengths <strong>and</strong><br />

weaknesses.<br />

_________ _________<br />

9. I have a positive attitude<br />

toward upcoming projects. _________ _________<br />

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