ADHD and perfectionism?
Quick answer: Perfectionism often masks procrastination by making starts feel unsafe or never good enough. Set clear “good enough” criteria, limit polishing with time boxes, and separate drafting from editing. Small, scheduled steps reduce avoidance and improve completion with less stress. Review outcomes, not effort.
High standards combined with initiation difficulty can lead to delays. Set “good enough” acceptance criteria, limit polishing time, and review outcomes instead of effort.
Micro‑example: set a 45‑minute time box to draft the outline and stop. On the next block, fill only bullet points; polishing is only allowed in a separate block at the end.