This is me to a tee. And it's terrible. It's such a bad feeling to have so many assignments or projects pile up while you imagine how perfect they could turn out.
In the end, all of the things I sit on for much too long get done, make other people happy, make the grade, and work, but there's always that lingering thought in the back of my head: I could have done this so much better.
Me too. I think the worst part is when I "sit on [it] for much too long." I always find myself holding onto projects/design papers/documentation because I know (or, actually, think) that I will be able to fine tune them further and make them "perfect".
Even though I submit great work, I end up getting less work done and as a result, end up looking less competent than some of my peers.
I am so happy I saw this post because I know that I'm not the only one. We just need to forget about being perfect and get the job done, while enjoying it.
I think if I enjoy doing stuff slightly less than perfect, or even just a 'good' job, then I would definitely be much happier.
In the end, all of the things I sit on for much too long get done, make other people happy, make the grade, and work, but there's always that lingering thought in the back of my head: I could have done this so much better.
I need to stop doing this...