What if perfectionism was listed officially as an infectious disease by medical practitioners worldwide?
Would we have a pandemic on our hands? That mostly affects overachieving Asians? What is the cure? It’s easy to treat symptoms of perfectionism, ie procrastination, yet the root of the ailment would still be a thorn in the side. As a procrastination prevention method, during my focused time of writing the book on ‘Comfort women’, I’ll be working on other projects to revitalize the actual hours spent on writing. If I have only writing to look forward to, that may burn me out. On the side, I will be studying my heart out (Mandarin) and exercising (I want Chris Evert’s arms), getting facials (it’s super dry in Beijing) and massages (to keep my neck muscles supple from all that computer work) and spending regular weekly times with friends who restore my soul. Oh, I almost forgot! I’m picking up guitar again! I have also enlisted the help of friends who are keeping me accountable with my schedule and the writing project. Thank you A & W!
