Perfectionism and procrastination Do you know these words? I’m sure that some of us not only listen about them but also know them so well. There is no doubt that perfectionism and procrastination should be called the biggest mental challenge for a considerable people in the world. Let’s start with perfectionism. This thing means that a person has never satisfied with the results of their businesses. The voice of their Inner Critic always loudly than the voice of Mind. Perfectionists often delay start of doing something because they suppose they cannot obtain the ideal result. Moreover, this phenomenon can decrease not only individual’s well-being but also their family’s and friends’. Obviously, people who are usually exacting for themselves also want their close people show similar effects. Not surprisingly, that many of them feel dissatisfaction, unhappiness and stress constantly. Procrastination is a real friend of perfectionism and these two meanings relate with each other. The issue is that perfectionists overestimate their abilities and often make impossible schedule without time for relax and leisure. It is widely believed that human brain saves energy physiologically in order to increase our life span. Our mind doesn’t want to do all these useful and energy-intensive activities and starts to watch videos, check e-mail and social networks and drink tea with colleagues. Therefore, many of items from to-do list usually aren’t made. Consequently, life of procrastinator and perfectionist akin a snowball. They would like to do a lot of things but they don’t do them and keeping spend their time for more pleasant business and feeling irritation and anxiety. Is there an escape from this situation? I think so. Some days ago I heard about Pomodoro technique. This is simple and very productive method which includes using of timer when you need to concentrate and work hard. The timer sets up in 20 or 25 minutes and turn off any irritants like Internet or mobile phone. When time is over you can take a short break and give yourself small gift like a piece of chocolate or checking a facebook account. I suppose this is sort of time management method and it’s really work well. I hope this small essay will help somebody to overcome their enemies and win a battle. Take care!