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Perfectionism Ruler

“Perfectionism Ruler” is a short 12-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Define where your "good enough" is on a 0-100 ruler, to know when to stop. Immediate effect: Save 30-50% of task completion time. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Define where your "good enough" is on a 0-100 ruler, to know when to stop.

12 min Intermediate

Goal

End exhausting overinvestment in excess perfection via setting a rational quality ceiling.

Steps

1

Identify a task you overspend time on (report, message).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Save 30-50% of task completion time.

Evidence base

School: CBT / Perfectionism Treatment

Founders: Paul Hewitt · Gordon Flett (1991)

Hewitt-Flett research at UBC 1991. Tool used by Antony with Swinson 2009.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Perfectionism Ruler" take?

This exercise takes about 12 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Perfectionism Ruler"?

Save 30-50% of task completion time. In the short term: You stop the anxiety about "incomplete perfection".

Is "Perfectionism Ruler" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on CBT / Perfectionism Treatment (Paul Hewitt, Gordon Flett (1991)). Hewitt-Flett research at UBC 1991. Tool used by Antony with Swinson 2009.

Is "Perfectionism Ruler" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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