Just accept that in many scenarios all you can hope for is to get close to a solution.
Depending on the domain you work in, close may be perfectly ok.
Then walk away knowing you did your best.
This sounds easier than it actually is, particularly if you have an obsessive compulsive personality.
It took me years to "let go".
What worked for me:
1) Experience. I am much better at prioritizing tasks today than when I was younger and I can focus on things that matter instead of going into rabbit holes with stuff that doesn't.
2) Running every day at lunch break and avoiding big meals. I believe my mind works better when I return to my desk, I'm awake and energized. I have a small snack usually fruits but definitely no carbs or refined sugar.
3) Having a "manual" hobbie. I got into film photography and directed my obsession to it. There's something about the almost totally manual process of film photography that has a calming effect on me. I know people that described a similar effect with painting, analog music production and writing.
4) Walk away. When I'm working on an issue and get stuck I say F this and leave, then come back to it later that day or even days later. It's almost like it is a totally different problem and usually appears much easier when you see it after a break. Call it a day and go home, go for a walk or work on other stuff.
Depending on the domain you work in, close may be perfectly ok.
Then walk away knowing you did your best.
This sounds easier than it actually is, particularly if you have an obsessive compulsive personality.
It took me years to "let go".
What worked for me:
1) Experience. I am much better at prioritizing tasks today than when I was younger and I can focus on things that matter instead of going into rabbit holes with stuff that doesn't.
2) Running every day at lunch break and avoiding big meals. I believe my mind works better when I return to my desk, I'm awake and energized. I have a small snack usually fruits but definitely no carbs or refined sugar.
3) Having a "manual" hobbie. I got into film photography and directed my obsession to it. There's something about the almost totally manual process of film photography that has a calming effect on me. I know people that described a similar effect with painting, analog music production and writing.
4) Walk away. When I'm working on an issue and get stuck I say F this and leave, then come back to it later that day or even days later. It's almost like it is a totally different problem and usually appears much easier when you see it after a break. Call it a day and go home, go for a walk or work on other stuff.