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A Hard Question About Perfectionism and time

Uncover what perfectionism costs you. This reflection prompt uses ancient wisdom to reveal the truth about your time, priorities, and what really matters.

Laoziguide
What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Laozi. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Laozi, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Laozi
Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.
Understand first
Wu Wei: Effortless Action in TimeTemporal Rhythms and Natural CyclesReturn and Renewal: Cycles of Rest and EngagementReverse Effort: Working Backward from CompletionThe Valley Spirit: Embracing Emptiness and Rest
Go deeper
Perfectionism and time: From Confusion to ClarityWhy Perfectionism and time MattersWhat Is Perfectionism and time?Perfectionism and timePerfectionism and time: Foundations
Peri
New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.