Patric Pförtner
M.Sc. Psychologe, PhD Candidate
Do you ever feel constantly on edge, like your mind is racing and you can't focus on tasks? Perfectionism can manifest in a variety of ways. Perhaps you find yourself constantly striving to meet unrealistic deadlines or get frustrated by even minor imperfections in your work.
This relentless drive can lead to stress, fatigue, and difficulty completing tasks on time. Perfectionism traits are characterized by signs like:
While this isn't a diagnostic tool, a therapist can help you understand these symptoms and develop coping mechanisms if they disrupt your daily life.
Do these questions resonate with you?
If you find yourself constantly battling these kinds of questions, then this perfectionism test is for you.
This self-administered online screening can give you a general idea of whether you should start working on your personality.
While this quiz can't diagnose you, it can help you determine if seeking professional help from a therapist might be beneficial.
Finally, this test is free and anonymous. You will not be asked to enter your E-Mail or any personal data.
This self-assessment is not a diagnostic tool for perfectionism. It cannot definitively tell you whether or not perfectionistic tendencies are impacting your life.
However, it can be a valuable tool for self-reflection. By answering the questions honestly, you can gain insight into your work habits and how the pursuit of perfection might be affecting you. You can also track your answers over time to see if there are any shifts.
Remember, a qualified therapist or counselor can provide professional guidance and support. They can help you develop healthy coping mechanisms and achieve a better work-life balance.
All questions refer to the last 14 days. The answer options are graded on a scoring system, where the first answer option is one point and the last is five points. Enter your ratings next to each question and click the "Evaluate" button at the end.
1. I often set unrealistically high goals for myself.
2. When I make a mistake, I have a hard time letting it go.
3. I'm often dissatisfied with my performance, even when others praise it.
4. I feel uncomfortable if I'm not the best at what I do.
5. I spend a lot of time perfecting my work, even when it's already good enough.
6. I'm afraid of making mistakes.
7. I often feel pressured to be perfect.
8. I'm often disappointed if I don't achieve the best results.
9. I tend to procrastinate on tasks because I'm worried I won't be able to do them perfectly.
10. I often feel stressed because I feel like my work isn't good enough.
11. I often criticize myself for small mistakes.
12. I often feel uncomfortable if I don't meet the highest standards.
13. I have high expectations for myself that I often can't meet.
14. I feel like need to do more to be successful.
15. I'm worried that others will notice my mistakes.
16. I often feel overwhelmed by the pressure to be perfect.
17. I feel like I always need to be in control.
18. I have difficulty completing tasks because I always find ways to improve them.
19. I find it difficult to make quick decisions.
20. I feel like I always need to meet other people's expectations.
21. Seeing how my colleagues approach a task often stresses me out.
22. I often visualize the perfect solution to a task before I even start it.
23. My focus is often more on what went wrong than on what went right.
24. Before tackling a task, I think about what a perfect solution would look like.
25. I feel like I never achieve enough, no matter how hard I work.
26. I often feel personally attacked when I'm criticized.
27. If I make a mistake, I immediately feel incompetent.
28. I prefer to work harder or longer myself rather than delegate tasks.
29. My friends often describe me as a perfectionist.
30. In my childhood home, it was always expected that I function and deliver results.
This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained medical professional, such as a doctor or a psychiatrist or psychotherapist, can help you with the next steps.
Have you ever wondered how the results of this perfectionism test can be beneficial? Well, similar to a conversation starter for your next therapy session, the questions you answered can be a great way to express the areas where perfectionism might be impacting you.
Here's a tip: After taking the test, consider the questions that resonated most with you. These questions might be indicative of areas where perfectionism is causing you the most difficulty. Discussing these specific questions with a therapist can be a productive way to delve deeper.
For example, imagine your top 3 questions were:
By bringing these specific questions and how you answered them to your therapy session, you can initiate a focused conversation with your therapist about managing your perfectionism.
This focused discussion can help your therapist understand your perfectionistic tendencies better. By exploring these areas, they can then tailor a plan specifically for your needs to address these challenges and help you achieve a healthier mindset around work and self-evaluation.
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