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I’m A Recovering Perfectionist, And This Is My Story
How one freelance writer overcame perfectionism and procrastination to get sh*t done
As much as I like to think I’m a disciplined writer, I have to admit I’m not.
Take this article for instance. I think I sat down to write it about fourteen times. Seriously. I kept concocting distractions that seemed to be a priority and every time I came back to my desk all I could whip up was another reason to stand up and mosey away.
First, it was to heat up my coffee…
Next, it was I think I left my iPhone unplugged…
Now my iPhone was plugged in but didn’t I just hear it ring?…
Then of course my coffee was cold so I had to heat it up…again.
You get my drift.
Most people want to be successful freelance writers. But for many, perfectionism and procrastination get in the way. These two habits can lead to stagnation, not getting your work published, and a lot of wasted time.
So how do you do it? How do you overcome the urge to be perfect and to procrastinate and become a productive freelancer?
