Perfectionism Test: Standards, Doubt and Fear of Mistakes

This test covers failure, judgment, avoidance, rumination, checking, commitments, procrastination, personal standards, perfectionism, time, comparison, what others think, shame, support and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Failure If, when you make a mistake, you feel like you've failed completely. If a mistake doesn't ruin your day; you move on to something else. Judgment If you're afraid others will judge you if you make a mistake. If you stay calm when you make a small mistake in front of someone. Avoidance If you sometimes avoid certain activities for fear of not succeeding at them. If you dive into a task even when you're not sure you'll do it perfectly. Rumination If, even with very positive feedback, you mostly remember what could have been better. If you're able to feel satisfied with your work when it's good. Checking If you check for mistakes over and over before submitting a piece of work. If you know how to stop and hand in your work without reworking it endlessly. Commitments If, even when a project is finished, you find it hard to hand it in because you doubt it's good enough. If you're able to deliver on time, even if it means not polishing everything. Procrastination If even a trivial choice can leave you stuck for fear of getting it wrong. If, when you make a decision, you commit to it and stick with it without second-guessing. Personal standards If your goal is always to achieve perfection in everything you do. If succeeding without it being perfect suits you just fine. Perfectionism If, even when a result is good, you think you could have done better. If work well done satisfies you, even if it isn't perfect. Time If you spend far more time than necessary fine-tuning the details of your work. If you're happy to hand in work that's simply fine when that's enough. Comparison If you often compare yourself to the top performers in your field. If you feel free to move forward at your own pace, without fearing others' judgment. What others think If you feel that your worth depends on what others think of your achievements. If you feel accepted without having to be the best. Shame If you hide your struggles to maintain a flawless image. If you can show your weaknesses and failures without fear. Support If you find it hard to delegate because you're afraid it won't be done perfectly. If you can ask for help without fearing you'll seem incompetent. Readiness to change If your perfectionism has a real impact on your daily life. If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.