Are You A Perfectionist ?

Took this quiz just to see the result. I'm sometimes perfectionist, but not all the time. I like to do work on my own cus I don't really like it when you work with ppl... they don't do it perfectly or nicely. But other than that, if I really have to adapt with a situation.. I still will try my best to fit in without complaining. Hah. So, after answering all these questions... I am a...........???


Question: If you've done a pretty great job with a project, but are running out of time to finish it to the caliber you'd like. Most likely you would:

Keep working at my same careful pace and finish the job to my original high standards, but late.
Do a decent job to complete it well--though not perfectly--but on time.
Do an okay--though not great--job and finish as quickly as possible.

Question: Do you ever find yourself procrastinating? If so, why?

No, I don't really have a problem with procrastination. I'm always eager to dive in, and find that putting things off only increases my stress.
I do sometimes to procrastinate, though I don't intend to. I get so wrapped up with my plans and worrying about things being perfect that sometimes I just can't bring myself to start things.
I do tend to procrastinate, just because I tend to find so many things that are more fun to do.

Question: If you try something and find you're not very good at it, but would like to be, how would you normally handle it?

I would probably give up. I really don't enjoy doing things I'm not good at, and there are so many other areas where I can really excel.
I would probably keep at it. I may never be great, but I can certainly improve a lot and be pretty good.
I would probably give up, just because it seems like a lot of effort. I like doing things that are easy.

Question: When you look your work, what do you tend to notice most?

I notice the overall job, which is usually pretty spectacular, and focus on what's really great about what I've done.
I don't really pay much attention to my work once I've completed it.
The mistakes I've made and the little imperfections.

Question: When you look at the work of others, what do you tend to notice most?

I notice the overall job they've done, and tend to focus on the high points.
I don't really pay much attention to others' work.
I notice the mistakes they've made, and the little imperfections.

Question: When you look at your appearance, what do you tend to notice the most?

I notice what I would like to change about myself.
I don't really pay much attention to my appearance.
I notice what I like about myself.

Question: Do people tell you you're difficult to please?

Yes, unfortunately, people tend to think my expectations of them are too high or too rigid.
No. I'm told I expect a lot of people, but my expectations are within their abilities, so I tend more to draw out the best in people, while making them feel good.
No, I don't expect much.

Question: When striving toward a goal, what do you tend to focus on or enjoy the most?

I'm focused on the results; I have my eye on the prize.
I'm focused on the process at least as much as the results; I enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
Honestly, I don't strive that much; if I do have to work toward a goal, I mostly just want to be done with it.

Question: What are your feelings toward failure?

I don't think too much about it.
I can find value in these experiences. I'm usually able to see my mistakes and failures as learning experiences that will only make me stronger in the future.
I tend to really fear failure, so I avoid it at all costs. When I do fail, it's hard not to beat myself up over it.

Question: How does constructive criticism feel to you?

Normally, criticism feels like an attack to me. It's often hard to see what's 'constructive' about it.
I value feedback, even when it's not positive; it helps me improve my performance.
I don't pay too much attention to it.

Question: How do you normally respond to constructive criticism?

I tend to get defensive and explain why I'm not wrong, or why they're being too critical.
I normally thank the person for their input, and take it to heart, discarding it only after a thorough and objective evaluation.
I let it go in one ear and out the other.

Question: How does failure affect you emotionally?

I tend to get pretty depressed and down on myself.
I bounce back pretty quickly and go on to the next challenge.
I'm honestly not that driven to excellence, so failure doesn't bother me much.

Question: Do you worry about failing?

I don't worry too much about failure. As long as I do my best, I consider myself a success.
I don't worry too much about failure. I don't try that many new things to begin with, so failure isn't too often a factor.
I do tend to stress about it, to the point where it's harder to enjoy my endeavors.

Question: Imagine you've taken a test, and you got 96 out 100 questions right. You'd feel:

A little disappointed. After all, four were wrong.
Pleased with myself. It's a solid A, and I can do even better next time.
Ecstatic! I'm not much for studying, so it was probably some really lucky guesses.

Question: Do you honestly think you may be a perfectionist?

Probably not.
Yes, or at least possibly.
Absolutely not.

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You're A Perfectionist (omg!)

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