Perfectionist Quiz DUPLICATE FOR RELATED EMBEDS ONLY

Do you ever find yourself procrastinating? If so, why?

You've done OK with a project, but it's not perfect, and time's running out. You:

You've tried something new, but found that you're not very good at it. You:

When you look at your work, what do you tend to notice most?

When you look at the work of others, what do you tend to notice most?

When you look at your appearance, what do you tend to notice the most?

Do people tell you you're difficult to please?

When striving toward a goal, what do you tend to focus on or enjoy the most?

What are your feelings toward failure?

How does constructive criticism feel to you?

You're a Perfectionist

Nobody's perfect, no matter how much you may try to be.

You probably already know that your perfectionistic tendencies cause you stress and complicate your life in some ways. While you may have benefited from it at times as well, you may not realize the extent of perfectionism's negative effects on your lifestyle and stress level. If you're losing sleep over a little mistake you made earlier, or are sweating the small stuff so much that you can't get anything done, it may be time to make a change.

Even if you have been a lifelong perfectionist, it's never too late to begin the journey to overcome perfectionism. Utilizing mindfulness strategies, positive self-talk, and other coping methods will have you on the path to improved self-acceptance. Don't worry if it takes a little time to change your patterns; any progress made can benefit you from now on!

You're a High Achiever

You strive toward perfection, but you have a healthy understanding of what is and isn't possible, and you're able to enjoy the journey without getting overly hung up on the results. Good for you!

Still, you may find perfectionistic tendencies begin to creep in from time to time. If you start losing sleep over a little mistake you made, or are sweating the small stuff so much that you can't get anything done, it may be time to make a change.

Utilizing mindfulness strategies, positive self-talk, and other coping methods will have you on the path to improved self-acceptance to balance your efforts toward high achievement. Don't worry if it takes a little time to change your patterns; any progress made can benefit you from now on!

You're Definitely NOT a Perfectionist

Based on your answers, you're not a perfectionist, and you might even be a lower-than-average achiever. If you're happy with your relaxed way of life, then don't change a thing! If you're interested in working harder and achieving more, just bear in mind that it's best to congratulate yourself on your wins, learn from your mistakes, and enjoy the journey. (But you probably already know that.)

If you are looking to make a change, make sure not to go overboard and swing too far in the other direction. Perfectionism can cause stress and even impact your health. Be mindful, stay positive, and don't sweat the small stuff.