Perfectionism to UXers is like a badge of honour. We pride ourselves on the attention to detail and the drive to constantly push our work to the next level. When I asked some of my clients who share this sentiment about perfectionism, they say it’s to be the best they can. It all sounds fantastic until it becomes a blocker that prevents them from going to that next level.

對用戶體驗者的完美主義就像榮譽徽章。 我們以對細節的關注以及不斷將我們的工作推向更高水平的動力而感到自豪。 當我問一些對完美主義持相同觀點的客戶時，他們說這是他們所能做到的最好的。 直到它成為阻止他們進入下一個級別的阻礙者，這一切聽起來都很棒。

UX is a creative field with a multitude of sub-disciplines. New ideas are generated and shared every day. If you’ve ever written a blog or started a creative project, you are likely familiar with an unsettling feeling that quietly (or loudly) tells you no one will find the ideas you share valuable. Then we dismiss it as this particular piece is not good enough yet, that it needs more time to marinate. “I’m a perfectionist after all,” says many of us. Before you know it, many of these projects will forever remain the draft box and are never completed/published. That, my friend, is what we call the creative block.

UX是一個具有眾多子學科的創新領域。 每天都會產生并共享新想法。 如果您曾經寫過博客或開始了一個創意項目，那么您可能會感到一種令人不安的感覺，安靜地(或大聲地)告訴您，沒有人會發現您分享的想法很有價值。 然后，我們將其駁回，因為這件作品還不夠好，需要更多時間進行腌制。 “我們畢竟是完美主義者，”我們許多人說。 在不知不覺中，其中許多項目將永遠保留在草稿箱中，并且永遠不會完成/發布。 我的朋友，這就是我們所說的創造力。

了解障礙 (Understand the block)

That unsettling feeling you experience is not uncommon. It can be especially strong when you browse LinkedIn / Dribbble / Medium / other UXers’ portfolio sites. Your mind quickly judges how you compare to others. If you listen quietly, what does it say? What do you experience? I’ve always experienced it like sailing with the anchor in the water — the ocean is wide open, yet I’m having a hard time moving forward.

您所經歷的那種令人不安的感覺并不少見。 當您瀏覽LinkedIn / Dribbble / Medium /其他UXers的投資組合網站時，它可能會特別強大。 您的大腦會Swift判斷您如何與他人進行比較。 如果您靜靜地聽，它怎么說？ 您有什么感想？ 我一直都經歷過這種感覺，就像在水中停泊的錨一樣航行-海洋是敞開的，但是我前進的過程卻很艱難。

If I had to take a guess, the strongest emotions you experience are probably fear and self-doubt. It takes shape and form of self-sabotaging thoughts, procrastination, and hesitation. Now comes the hard part — you have to look into it if you want to unblock yourself. If, for a minute, you could stop fighting and let the fear wash over you, what do you notice? Wait for the feeling to subside, what’s left behind? Surprisingly, what remains is usually a sense of calmness and peace. Fear lives in our thoughts.

如果我不得不猜測，您所經歷的最強烈的情緒可能就是恐懼和自我懷疑。 它具有自我破壞思想，拖延和猶豫的形狀和形式。 現在是最困難的部分–如果您想解除封鎖，則必須進行研究。 如果在一分鐘內您可以停止戰斗并讓恐懼沖刷您，您會注意到什么？ 等待這種情緒消退，還剩下什么？ 令人驚訝的是，剩下的通常是一種平靜與和平的感覺。 恐懼生活在我們的思想中。

欣賞障礙 (Appreciate the block)

Our self-sabotaging behaviours and thoughts usually have a deep-rooted history. The good news is that it’s not set in stone. Just like how everything changes, we can change too (and have been!). What may seem counterintuitive is that the original intention of these thoughts is to protect. In our case, it’s protecting us from failing, feeling hurt, and disappointed. But that’s our inner child talking. As adults, we’ve gone through way more and have come a long way in our lives. We know that we learn the most from challenges. If there is something you could do or say to your “protector” to put it at ease, what would it be?

我們的自我破壞行為和思想通常具有悠久的歷史。 好消息是它不是一成不變的。 就像一切都會發生變化一樣，我們也可以更改(并且曾經更改過！)。 似乎違反直覺的是，這些想法的初衷是為了保護。 就我們而言，它可以保護我們免受失敗，傷害和失望的困擾。 但這是我們內心的孩子在說話。 作為成年人，我們經歷了更多的旅程，并在生活中取得了長足的進步。 我們知道我們從挑戰中學到最多。 如果您可以做些什么，或者對您的“保護者”放輕松一點，那會是什么？

跟隨火花 (Follow the spark)

One of my favourite Youtube guilty pleasures is America’s Got Talent. I just love watching someone taking the stage and do what they (believe they) do the best. (Yes, many gimmicky things are going on with the show, but if we consider that someone like you and me mustering the courage to stand in front of the judges with thousands of other contestants, it’s pretty darn cool!) What gets me every time is the contestants’ belief that they have something special to offer. Their faces and posture are calm and confident. They stride onto the stage with such swag and charge. They sincerely believe in their purpose and dream — to be there in front of the world and share!

我最喜歡的Youtube有罪享樂之一是America's Got Talent。 我只是喜歡看著某人上臺，并盡他們所能(相信他們)做得最好。 (是的，節目中發生了許多花哨的事情，但是如果我們認為像您和我這樣的人鼓起勇氣與成千上萬的其他參賽者站在評委面前，那真是太酷了！)每次都能吸引我參賽者認為自己有特殊之處。 他們的臉和姿勢平靜而自信。 他們帶著這樣的贓物大步沖上舞臺。 他們真誠地相信自己的目標和夢想-站在世界的面前，與大家分享！

I see the same glow in the countless UXers when they talk about why they choose what they do. There is a spark so bright that it lights the entire room. What is that spark for you? That is your unequivocally, unique voice. No one else can do the same.

當他們談論為什么選擇自己的工作時，我在無數UX用戶中看到了同樣的光芒。 火花如此明亮，整個房間都照亮了。 那對你來說是什么火花？ 那無疑是你獨特的聲音。 沒有人能做同樣的事情。

實現它 (Make it come true)

Every one of us has a vision for ourselves. Maybe you haven’t had a chance to crystallize it yet. What do you want to contribute to the world and to the life you’re living? How would you like to feel 2, 5, 10 years from now? I’ve always imagined a world of endless space for myself. Every inch is filled with light. There is room for every person, every life, and for myself to be what I am. Write down that vision yourself. With this uplifting and empowering energy, what do you want to do? What mindset would you choose? Pick one thing to start.

我們每個人都有自己的愿景。 也許您還沒有機會使它具體化。 您想為世界和您的生活做出什么貢獻？ 從現在開始的2、5、10年后，您感覺如何？ 我一直想像一個無盡空間的世界。 每英寸都充滿了光。 每個人，每個生活都有空間，讓我自己成為我的存在。 自己寫下那個愿景。 有了這種振奮人心的能量，您想做什么？ 您會選擇哪種心態？ 選擇一件事開始。

The creative process is not as straight forward as it seems. We imagine that once we set a goal, the progress will simply follow. In reality, the moment we set a goal, doubts and fears start to interfere. I hope by now, you recognize perfectionism for what it is — our doubts that stop us from moving forward.

創作過程并不像看起來那樣簡單。 我們設想一旦設定了目標，進展就將隨之而來。 實際上，我們設定目標的那一刻，懷疑和恐懼就開始干預。 我希望到現在為止，您已經意識到完美主義是什么—我們的懷疑使我們無法前進。

The world needs to hear your voice. I know it because I’ve never met anyone like you. You are courageous to break free from the box called perfectionism, passionate to light the way with your spark, and open to be an active participant of this life and career. What you have to offer is beyond what I can imagine. I can’t wait to see what you will make real in the world.

世界需要聽到您的聲音。 我知道這是因為我從未見過像你這樣的人。 您要勇于擺脫完美主義的框框，熱衷于點燃火花，并積極參與這一生活和職業。 您所提供的超出了我的想象。 我等不及要看你將在世界上實現什么。

Hello! I’m Sam. I am a UX Researcher (ex Product Designer) by day at Shopify. I’m also a Co-Active Coach, and I work with individuals who live on the edge and want to reach for more. I write weekly about UX & coaching.

你好！ 我是山姆 我每天都是Shopify的UX研究人員(前產品設計師)。 我也是一名 積極主動的教練 ，我與生活在邊緣并希望獲得更多幫助的個人一起工作。 我 每周寫 有關UX和教練的文章。