It’s easy to compare yourself to others when you’re scrolling through Instagram and see pictures of a celebrity’s vacation or when you hear your buddy brag about her recent promotion. However, you lose focus on your objectives for every minute you spend comparing your life to someone else’s.
They Don’t Demand Exceptionalism. The sad, ironic twist to perfectionism is that it will make you feel so stressed out that it will actually affect how well you do. Set high standards for yourself, but don’t raise the bar too much. You should definitely wear your game face since it conveys your seriousness to others. However, these are not indications of weakness—asking for assistance, owning up to your shortcomings, and accepting that you don’t know everything. They Overcome Self-Doubt to Achieve Their Objectives. Your mind will make an effort to persuade you that you lack the necessary skills, intelligence, or goodness. However, don’t accept all of your thoughts. It will undervalue you. They Avoid Overanalyzing Every Thing. Precious time and mental energy are wasted on repeating the same topics and fretting about every possible scenario. It will also have an adverse effect on your mental health.