Channel or Challenge Perfectionism?

In this participative, graphically-facilitated workshop, we will look at perfectionism that channels continuous improvement and optimistic approaches. We’ll share ways you can identify realistic standards and goals, reframe mistakes as learning, how to approach planning and preparation, and how to counter risk-aversion and procrastination. Perfection can impact productivity. So in terms of sought-after transferable skills such as time management, we’ll look at how to identify ‘good enough’, redirecting time and energy to other priorities. Perfectionism is a common trait in academia. In this workshop we’ll consider where this can be best directed as it does not need to be applied across all aspects of your work. We’ll look at different strategies to channel improvement in areas that will have a positive effect on your research and research experience – such as how to manage expectations, setting realistic goals, dealing with feedback, developing a more flexible approach, and unlocking your creativity – helping open up new opportunities. Sabina will illustrate concepts, share her own experiences and demonstrate tools by sharing live visualisations and respond to your particular questions and objectives.