[venusss]

so as some of you may know I am currently writting my master thesis. Yay me?

But I have moments when I get stuck on one word wondering if it is appropriate, if it cannot be too value-laden.

Or I spin off to completelly something else in my mind. Based on single word. Is there a hidden or underlaying meaning? Do we speak in cliches? And if we do, what does it make our actions? How can to act, if we cannot communicate sufficiently.... and so on. Not anything I should be thinking off when trying to get a degree. (of course, I can do that after, right?)

It is bit annoying. I am perfectionist. I guess I should add I am bi-lingual and have degree in English language and literature (as foreign language) and learned several other languages. So I have been taught to think about my words.... and I do. Just bit too much.

(I am also writting the damn thing in Czech, but I am using 90% of English resources, so having fun with translating).

So how to deal with this? Am I just being perfectionist and should I just let go for a bit and just let myself speak? But what if my language and the words I use will give me away and will shatter the neutrality I am trying to maintain?

[lynn P.]

This is a great accomplishment you've reached this point and I realize this is an important task. Its fine to want perfection but you don't want it to hold you back or make you over analyze. Is there someone who could give you an objective opinion? Don't let the desire for perfection block your flow/creativity - find a happy medium. Wish I had more to offer and best of luck Venus.

[venusss]

awwww, thanks. I guess since my prof does not have degree in languages......... he will not really notice as much as I do, I suppose.

mom offered to proofread.... so i will have a laypersons opinion in here (plus, she her Czech is so much better than mine too!).

[pachyderm]

I can proofread what you write in English, if you wish! I too am something of a perfectionist and like to find mistakes!

[gma45]

Just from your posts VenusHalley I know you are doing an excellent job. Don't be so hard on yourself. Just look at all your accomplishments, I am sure you will have an outstanding master thesis when you are finished.

[waynec]

Originally Posted by VenusHalley

so as some of you may know I am currently writting my master thesis. Yay me?

But I have moments when I get stuck on one word wondering if it is appropriate, if it cannot be too value-laden.

Or I spin off to completelly something else in my mind. Based on single word. Is there a hidden or underlaying meaning? Do we speak in cliches? And if we do, what does it make our actions? How can to act, if we cannot communicate sufficiently.... and so on. Not anything I should be thinking off when trying to get a degree. (of course, I can do that after, right?)

It is bit annoying. I am perfectionist. I guess I should add I am bi-lingual and have degree in English language and literature (as foreign language) and learned several other languages. So I have been taught to think about my words.... and I do. Just bit too much.

(I am also writting the damn thing in Czech, but I am using 90% of English resources, so having fun with translating).

So how to deal with this? Am I just being perfectionist and should I just let go for a bit and just let myself speak? But what if my language and the words I use will give me away and will shatter the neutrality I am trying to maintain?

i do technical illustration (i draw detailed real things) and i build models so i am inclined towards perfectionism. my work drawing is ok with that, i just stay focused and in the now when i am working. i have found my initial reaction to my model project or nonwork artwork may be "this is crap" and i will put it aside for a day or two. when i look at it again it usually looks better. when writing i sometimes turn off autospell check so i don't interrupt the flow of thought. maybe just write and get a lot down, put it aside, and reread it two days later. of course with you translating you are double focused on the right word since the same word can have different "meaning" in different languages.

[finieas]

Perfectionism is a bad characteristics. The concept "perfect" shouldn't have been coined simply because it does not exist in real life nor in imagination.
Perfectionism is the product of the fear of failure, which can be the product of several other things such as the fear of rejection, the need to feel good about one's self etc. My advice is to accept that no matter how hard you try, how talented you are there will always be failures, mistakes. However, they won't keep you from succeeding. In fact, you will learn from mistakes.
Hope this help

[waynec]

Originally Posted by finieas

Perfectionism is a bad characteristics. The concept "perfect" shouldn't have been coined simply because it does not exist in real life nor in imagination.
Perfectionism is the product of the fear of failure, which can be the product of several other things such as the fear of rejection, the need to feel good about one's self etc. My advice is to accept that no matter how hard you try, how talented you are there will always be failures, mistakes. However, they won't keep you from succeeding. In fact, you will learn from mistakes.
Hope this help

i still have some tendencies towards perfectionism in my model building but it has really eased off. a never finished perfect model cannot compete with a well done completed model because it never shows up at the table. in the process i have tried new things, most of which turn out ok and will be better the next time with experience.