Welcome to Part 2 of The Dishonoring P’s

Self-Discovery

Perfecting

Move all sliders to the right between 0 and 10, with 10 meaning this is strongly who you are and 0 meaning it is not at all who you are.

If a question does not pertain to you, skip it.

I have a strong sense of Perfectionism for myself (body, appearance, performance).

Selected Value: 0

I have to present well, no matter what.

Selected Value: 0

I expect things (myself included) to be neat and in order.

Selected Value: 0

I have high standards and expectations of myself.

Selected Value: 0

I have high standards and expectations of others.

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I can't stand the thought of mistakes, flaws, or appearing "less than".

Selected Value: 0

I can recognize Perfectionism in the following ways:

Being perfect is important to me because:

I learned Perfectionism from the following people or in the following ways:

I hold myself to high standards because:

I hold others to high standards because:

Loosening my standards would:

When things seem messy or out of control, I:

When I make a mistake or fail at something, I:

If someone were to see my flaws:

Perfectionism has cost me:

If I were to let go of Perfecting, it would benefit me in the following ways:

I'm ready to let go of Perfecting for myself.

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I'm ready to let go of Perfecting with others.

Selected Value: 0

I'm willing to let go of Perfecting in the following ways:

Self-Compassion is a tool that some perfectionistic people mistake or confuse. I'll encourage you to explore the tools of Self-Compassion, Self-Honoring, and Self-Permission for the pattern of Perfecting.

Use this area for personal notes that will be emailed to you, along with your selections above.

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Welcome to Part 2 of The Dishonoring P’s

Self-Discovery

Perfecting

Allyson Blythe Certified Life Coach Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Allyson Blythe
Certified Life Coach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW