Perfectionism is often presented as a positive trait. At job interviews people are encouraged to say it is a ‘weakness’ of theirs because, let’s face, it no interviewer is going to say, ‘Oh you like doing perfect work? Well, I can’t hire you.’ I used to think of it as a positive trait too, but upon reflection I would wager that it actually hinders me just as much as it helps me, if not more. I’ve always struggled with needing to do everything perfectly. From needing to pr