Finding the right balance: Self-confident ways out of the perfectionism trap

This training is held in German.
Do you often sit too long on an important presentation because it is not yet perfect? Is your main goal to avoid making a mistake? Do you sometimes spend too long on certain tasks? Do you have the ambition to always do everything 100 percent, or even better 120 percent? No more of that! In this training , you will learn how to confidently escape the perfection trap. You will learn how to have a more relaxed and enjoyable career. You want to give your best - no longer be the best.

Contents

The roots of my perfectionism

  • ... where are you from?
  • The difference between perfectionism and healthy ambition.

Too much perfectionism is unhealthy!

  • Perfectionism is exhausting, restrictive, paralyzing, inflexible and cowardly.
  • Accept mistakes and see failure as an opportunity.
  • A better career with less perfectionism.
  • When does it have to be 100 percent for once, when is 60 or 80 enough?

Dealing with tripping hazards

  • The presentation must be perfect.
  • I must not make any mistakes.
  • I have to be the:perfect employee or supervisor .

Good is quite enough

  • Finding the right measure.
  • Say no! and set yourself apart.
  • "Being different" instead of "being better" - that's how it works!

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • They develop a healthy ambition instead of the energy-sapping urge for perfection.
  • You will recognize when it is good to relax.
  • You change your perspective: away from everything that is not yet enough and towards everything that has already been achieved.
  • You change your beliefs - away from being a driver and towards being an enabler.
  • You will receive many practical ideas to make lasting changes in your everyday life.

Methods

Self-reflection in individual work through guiding questions, exchange and mutual support in small groups, discussion in plenary, concrete practical exercises, trainer input, learning partnerships.

Recommended for

Specialists and managers and all Employees who want to find the right balance between high standards and perfectionism in order to work and live in a more relaxed, satisfied and intensive way.

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Baden-Württemberg Guarantee Bank

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City of Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe

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Good is good enough! 4 ways out of the perfectionism trap

Why do we keep playing this "faster, higher, further, more perfect" game? We actually know better. We actually think it's just fine how we manage our job alongside the family. We actually know our boss and know that he is once again simply demanding the impossible and that we are already damn good [...].

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What awaits you in the training "Finding the right balance: Self-confident ways out of the perfectionism trap"
Articles, interviews or whitepapers on the topic

Good is good enough! 4 ways out of the perfectionism trap

Why do we keep playing this "faster, higher, further, more perfect" game? We actually know better. We actually think it's just fine how we manage our job alongside the family. We actually know our boss and know that he is once again simply demanding the impossible and that we are already damn good [...].

Learn more here

 

IDGs and SDGs

 

Learning and shaping a sustainable future

Self-awareness, openness, willingness to learn and authenticity are future skills that you will learn in this training , among others. According to our partner, the Inner Development Goals Initiative (IDGs), you will also be contributing to a sustainable future. The IDGs have scientifically and globally identified the future skills needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What exactly does that mean? Find out more.

 

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Transfer coaching bookable
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If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
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If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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