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I found this really interesting thank you - I'd not heard of the 2x2 model before, but it makes a lot of sense. I've been reading a lot by Dr Thomas Curran and his definition of perfectionism is one in which we have high standards due to not feeling good enough - he argues that we can have high standards without feeling like a failure if things aren't perfect, which matches with your description of the "ambitious achiever" sweet spot. He says that if that's the case, we're not actually a perfectionist, because we need those two aspects (high standards AND not feeling good enough) to fit the definition, which was an eye-opener for me!

Thanks for sharing, you've made me want to dive deeper into the literature on this (again - I'm another recovering perfectionist!) x

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Thanks so much for reading and your thoughtful comment Lucy. It's been such an interesting space to research. Various models but those similar core drivers.

I like the ambitious achiever grouping - striving isn't bad in and of itself.

Like most things, we learn to use those talents and motivations in ways that enhance our values, without becoming unhealthy or unsustainable.

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My intention is to Evict the Perfection Witch, who is a freeloader on my shoulder! She pays no rent and has no right to live here, Sabrina. NONE!

Good enough is better than nothing at all 🎯

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Love this persona Donna!

Definitely outstayed her welcome!

Be gone! 💥

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BAMM🎯

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Oh I loved reading this. Thank you! I especially enjoyed the "good enough" and the 100 x 1%. I'm definitely very guilty of the oh no 1 x 100%, it's soooo hard, I'm tired, it'll never be good enough so why even bother style of procrasti-perfectionism. I'll try my best to put some of those steps into action this week :) xx

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Sorry I missed this reply!

Hope you've been able to put the tips into use.

We often don't realise we're doing it either. Xx

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Reframing is my all time favorite!

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It's a great tool isn't it Magdalena, especially if we're prone to ignoring the good stuff!

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