In our study of the Inner Critic, we have identified seven types of Critic parts. The Perfectionist is one of the seven. As we looked more deeply into the Perfectionist, we have identified three types:

1. Not Enough: This Perfectionist tells you that you must do more on a project because it is not perfect yet. It tends to make you work far too much on something because it is never good enough. Often you can only turn something in when you are forced to by a deadline.

2. Creative Block. This Perfectionist prevents you from producing anything because it has to be perfect the first time. Any ideas are blocked because they aren’t good enough to put out. It doesn’t allow you to be a learner or to experiment because both those situations involve putting out stuff that is far from perfect at first.

3. Control. This Perfectionist demends that your world be perfectly in control. You must get everything right. Your home and family must look perfect. It keeps you working overtime to get things perfect. It exerts rigid control over your behavior, taking away your vitality and spontaneity.

For more information on the Perfectionist Inner Critic, see www.personal-growth-programs.com/documents/PerfectionistReport.pdf. For more information Inner Critic parts in general, see http://www.personal-growth-programs.com/inner-critic-section.