đź§­Perfectionism Self-Assessment Questionnaire

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🌿 Before You Begin

Take a quiet moment for yourself…breathe, pause, and be present.
This isn’t a test; it’s a soft reflection on how you see yourself and the world around you.
There are no right or wrong answers, only awareness.
As you respond, do so with honesty and kindness toward yourself.
Remember, growth begins not in judgment, but in understanding.

Instructions

For each statement, rate how true it feels for you on a scale of 1 to 5
(1 = Never true, 2 = Rarely true, 3 = Sometimes true, 4 = Often true, 5 = Always true).

⚙️ Section A — Self-Expectations

  1. I set extremely high standards for myself in most things I do.
  2. I often feel that “almost perfect” is not good enough.
  3. I find it hard to start projects unless I’m sure I can do them flawlessly.
  4. I feel uneasy when my work doesn’t meet my personal standards.
  5. I judge my worth based on how well I perform.

💭 Section B — Response to Mistakes

  1. I get upset or anxious when I make even small mistakes.
  2. I replay past errors in my mind long after they’ve happened.
  3. I find it difficult to forgive myself when things don’t go perfectly.
  4. I see mistakes as a sign of personal failure.
  5. I avoid new challenges because I fear not doing well.

 👥 Section C — Expectations of Others

  1. I get frustrated when others don’t meet my standards.
  2. I have trouble delegating tasks because I fear others won’t do them “right.”
  3. I often redo other people’s work to make it better.
  4. I find myself being overly critical or demanding in group projects.

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💫 Section D — Emotional Impact

  1. I rarely feel satisfied, even when I achieve something significant.
  2. I experience anxiety, stress, or burnout trying to meet my goals.
  3. Compliments are hard for me to accept; I focus on what I could have done better.
  4. I struggle to relax or celebrate small wins.
  5. I fear others will lose respect for me if I make mistakes.

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🌱 Section E — Growth and Flexibility

  1. I can adapt easily when things don’t go as planned.
  2. I see failures as opportunities to learn and improve.
  3. I can laugh at my mistakes without feeling embarrassed.
  4. I believe progress is more important than perfection.
  5. I’m comfortable producing “good enough” work when needed.

đź§® Scoring
Step 1: Add up your total for all 24 questions.
Step 2: Review by sections — note where your highest averages appear.

Interpretation Guide:

  • 96–120 points: High Perfectionism — your standards may cause stress or self-criticism.
  • 72–95 points: Moderate Perfectionism — you have high standards, but they sometimes limit flexibility.
  • 48–71 points: Balanced Striver — you value excellence but allow room for growth and mistakes.
  • 24–47 points: Low Perfectionism — you’re adaptable, relaxed, and forgiving with yourself and others.

Food for Thought

You don’t have to get everything right to be enough.

Each imperfect step forward is still a step toward becoming who you’re meant to be.

Till next week…keep choosing progress over perfection.

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