Perfectionism-a character defect?
Is perfectionism a character defect?
I am frequently told I am a perfectionist. I stress over my work trying to please everybody, set impossibly high standards for myself and suffer from insomnia as a result. I keep a notebook by my bed so that when I wake in the night I can jot ideas down.
My sponsor says this is an 'ism' and not a good thing.
I always felt it was a positive trait that I worked so hard, not just for myself, but for others. My job is mainly now to support others and I think I do it well even if my own health suffers sometimes.
I know I don't always get the balance right, but a character defect?