Have you heard of the bike shed effect before? Also known as Parkinson’s Law of Triviality, it’s the idea that people spend excessive time on trivial issues, while spending less time on complex, important...
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on the downsides of perfectionism and how to turn perfectionism into a positive force in your life. Part 1: 10 Signs You Are a Perfectionist Part 2:...
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the downsides of perfectionism and how to turn perfectionism into a positive force in your life. Part 1: 10 Signs You Are a Perfectionist Part 2:...
Note from Celes: Hey everyone, how are you doing? 🤗 I’m currently revisiting and updating the classics at PE, starting with the perfectionism series. In today’s post, I share why being a perfectionist may...
Note from Celes: Hi everyone! I just finished the latest edition of 30DLBL and I’m finally back to posting at the blog. Thank you to everyone who sent me a message since my last...
Hi everyone! This is a quick update to let you know what I’ve been up to. First off, whether you’re a new or longtime reader at Personal Excellence, thank you for being here. Without...
A nurse who cared for dying patients in the last weeks of their lives recorded the most common regrets among them. The top ones were wishing they didn’t work so hard, wishing they had...