Unrealistic Standards: Setting the Bar Too High
Overview
This module discusses the impact of setting impossibly high expectations on tasks.
Learning Outcome
You will be able to recognize and question the validity of your high standards.
Key Concepts in Unrealistic Standards: Setting the Bar Too High
This module discusses the impact of setting impossibly high expectations on tasks.
Practice Drill
Apply what you learned: Take the core concept from this module and write down three ways you could use unrealistic standards: setting the bar too high in a real perfectionism-procrastination cycle project. For each, note one potential challenge and how you would overcome it.
Worked Example
Scenario: You are working on a perfectionism-procrastination cycle task and need to apply unrealistic standards: setting the bar too high.
Step-by-step: 1) Identify the key variables. 2) Apply the core principle from this module. 3) Verify your result against expected outcomes. 4) Document your approach for future reference.
Quick Reference
| Concept | What It Means | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Core Principle | The foundational idea behind unrealistic standards: setting the bar too high | When starting any perfectionism-procrastination cycle task |
| Practical Application | Hands-on use of the concept in real scenarios | After understanding the theory |
| Common Pitfall | Typical mistakes beginners make | Review before applying |
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