Hábito de 1 minuto · #288
Hábito de 1 minuto para 15 de octubre
Choose one 'good-enough' task to finish today and write it down
Por qué este hábito ayuda
Perfectionism costs the average professional 2-3 hours daily in unnecessary revisions and procrastination, according to research in the Journal of Behavioral Science.
The 'good enough' principle activates the completion principle in psychology, where finishing any task - regardless of perfection - creates momentum and reduces the cognitive load of unfinished business.
Lo que harás en 1 minuto
- Counters perfectionism tendencies
- Reduces task avoidance from overwhelm
- Provides concrete completion goal
- Liberates from excessive standards
- Builds momentum through completion
Resumen rápido
In a world that often celebrates perfection, embracing 'good enough' becomes a radical act of self-compassion. This practice acknowledges that completed good work is more valuable than perfect unfinished work.
Writing down your 'good enough' task creates a psychological contract with yourself. The physical act of writing engages different neural pathways than mere thinking, making commitment more tangible and completion more likely.
Lo que dice la ciencia
Cómo empezar ahora mismo
- Choose a task you've been putting off due to perfectionism
- Define what 'good enough' looks like specifically
- Set a time limit to prevent over-polishing
- Write it down with the words 'good enough' included
- Celebrate completion regardless of imperfections
Cómo adaptar este hábito
Si tienes poco tiempo por trabajo
Apply to one email or report that doesn't need perfection
Si tienes hijos
Choose one household task that can be done to 80% completion
Si estás estudiando o en formación
Pick one assignment element that doesn't require A+ work
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I used to spend hours perfecting work emails until I started the 'good enough' practice. Now I pick one email per day to write and send without overthinking. The first time was terrifying, but nothing bad happened. I've reclaimed so much time and mental energy. My 'good enough' emails are actually more authentic and effective than my over-polished ones.
— Sophia
