Thoroughly put together, Maybe

Sometimes you can only tend to a few facets and that may be fine. But, oh, to have every single detail, in and out, tended to - that is something else entirely.

Perfectionism runs counter to pragmatism, but not necessarily against practicality. Sometimes being thorough is exactly what is required for something to stand and hold up. And you may even find that, the more in order all is, visibly or not, the more satisfied you can be with it. And this keeps you going - being more productive than you’d otherwise be. Only worry about perfectionism when it is crippling you.

For some of us, it is demoralizing to rush through what we’re making. It is not about finishing and turning in a task. It is about doing this task to the best of our abilities, whether or not it will get us higher numbers. And in an ideal world, it would be possible to afford that luxury.

However, it is undeniable that time, energy, and other resources are valuable and finite. And you may be forced to speed up, keep it simple, and cut corners so you won’t fall behind. If that is the case, it is a reality to come to terms with but not one to live every day with every thing. Besides becoming more efficient at achieving the same outcome, through practice and ingenuity along with systems you could devise and implement, you can set aside a few projects to put more into.

Having one or more works you can be more fully invested in might be essential to you and even to your career. It will not only push your artistry, it will also be a testament to it.

CREDIT: AI-Generated Examples done on Leonardo.AI