In the previous post, I wrote about what it means to be a perfectionist and how it can affect you. If you haven’t yet read that post, go ahead and check it out. Then if you decide you’re a perfectionist or just curious about perfectionism Read on to learn what you can do to change it. Ready? Weighing the Costs and Benefits When thinking about the cost and benefits of being a perfectionist you may… Continue reading…
The Cost of Perfectionism When You Have ADHD
A perfectionist is someone who is unyielding in their pursuit of unrealistically high standards. So, you may wonder what is an unrealistically high standard. Good question. Whether a standard is unrealistically high depends on your capacity and the context. Here are a couple of examples. You might think it doesn’t make sense to strive for such unrealistic goals. However, a perfectionist does not think the goals are unrealistic. ADHD and Perfectionism If you are… Continue reading…
When Planning Is Overrated for Adults with ADHD
I’m not going to tell you planning is not important. After all, I help people both plan and learn the skills needed to plan. But too much planning can definitely get in your way, and sometimes it makes sense to just start. Now you are wondering, “When is planning too much? When should I plan and when is it better to just dig in?” Of course, there are no hard and fast answers. But the… Continue reading…
