Reflect on a specific instance where perfectionism affected your work or decision-making. Analyzing a particular situation can help you develop a more balanced approach to excellence and acceptance. # Describe the last time you were perfectionistic about something. What was the task or situation? > Choose a recent example that had a significant impact on your work or personal life. The last time I was perfectionistic was... I experienced perfectionism when working on... # What thoughts or feelings were associated with your perfectionism in that situation? > Consider any recurring thought patterns or beliefs associated with your perfectionism. I felt... My thoughts during that situation were... # How did your perfetionism help or hinder your progress in that situation? > Be honest about the advantages and disadvantages of your perfectionism. My perfectionism helped me by... My perfectionism hindered me by... # What strategies can you use to strike a balance between striving for excellence and accepting imperfections in similar situations in the future? > Think about how you can set realistic expectations for yourself. One strategy to balance excellence and acceptance is... To manage my perfectionism in the future, I can...