Perfectionism has its upsides. It's good to do things well, to want to pay attention to detail. It says you take pride in your work.

But perfectionism can also have its downsides. It can be a reason for beating yourself up, or for avoiding good work that you know you could do, and that you know you should do.

But how do you set aside perfectionism? Do you need to change your whole personality and way of doing things?

No. There's an easier way to manage perfectionism, and still be professional and get things done.