Even the smallest mistake triggers misery in you (mistake made by you) and harsh judgement for the other (mistake made by the other). It’s very difficult for you to forgive anyone’s mistake.ĥ. You find yourself constantly seeking approval of others for a job you know you have done well.Ĥ. You feel exhausted when you pay attention to details, post-pone project completion, and are easily overwhelmed by simple tasks.ģ. You don’t feel satisfied with what you have and are constantly comparing yourself to someone “perfect” in your eyes.Ģ. As a result one is found running on what we call, the Hamster Wheel of Perfection.ĥ signs that tell you are on the Hamster Wheel of Perfection:ġ. The trouble is more often than not, one is unable to balance this thin edge and slips into the endless pursuit of perfection, even when not necessary.

The Habit of Perfection: A Boon or A Curse?Īs long as one can maintain the delicate balance between the boon and the curse, one can be in a happy place. Perfection pushes you beyond your limits.Perfection is being super satisfied with one’s creation and getting recognition for the same.Perfection is when there is wee-bit of imperfection.In other words, perfection shields one from rejection. A shield to ensure a job/person cannot be rejected.We did a quick survey and asked “What does perfection mean to you?” Here are Perfection however does mean different for different people. The dictionary meaning of perfection is the quality or state of being perfect: such as freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness or an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence. Here are our findings: What is perfection? In my Deep Talk with Holistic Counselor Janat Bva, we explored the concept of perfection in depth. Being a perfectionist, at times takes heavy emotional toll that leads to deeper self worth issues. While the idea of being perfect is very appealing, practically it triggers many unwanted problems. All of us at some point have found the chase of perfection to be futile.

Hamster wheel of life