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Ideas for a Perfectionist Procrastinator

Strive for accomplishment, not perfection.

Focus on what’s achievable rather than on what’s ideal.

Avoid ?all-or-nothing?, black and white thinking.

Avoid using extreme words in your conversations, i.e. perfect or failure.

Express yourself more in terms of choices, not just obligations.

Give yourself a time limit for completing a task.

Make your ?to do? lists short and practical.

Delegate or get others involved, letting them do things their way.

Reward yourself for your achievements.

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