Micromanager: Are You One of Them?

UPDATED 12/18/2024

Have you ever worked for micromanager? I bet we all have. And we all know it’s awful and none of us like it. It almost always feels like someone is watching us like a hawk and not allowing us to do our work without constant oversight. But when I really started to think about the concept of being a micromanager, a question popped up in my head…

Are you a micromanager to yourself?

Often times, we can be really hard on ourselves. After all, we are our own worst critic and when that happens, we actually cause more harm than good. So when you look at it from this perspective, that of being a micromanager to yourself, your initial answer is probably “No way, I’m. not doing that!” But I’m challenging you to look again.

When I first did this self-reflection exercise, I noticed a few things. I would beat myself up when I ate a cookie after a workout. Not completing tasks on my To Do List would make me nitpick about how I used my time. If I wore sweats all day, I’d shame myself for not getting dressed. So to answer the question, yes, I was definitely micromanaging myself.

When I think about micromanaging, I think of someone hovering over me, checking and double checking everything I do or constantly asking for an update even when they don’t need to or you don’t have one. While you might see it a little different, this is what micromanagers usually are like. So look at your life, you actions, your feelings and think about whether or not you do this to yourself. If you need it and are ok with this behavior, great! But if you’re like me and don’t need this in your life, say goodbye to it ASAP!

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Jenn Mullen holds degrees in Psychology and Business Management, as well as a certification in healthy and wellness coaching. She combines over a decade of corporate experience with more than five years of small business expertise, bringing a unique blend of skills and insight to her work. Beyond her expertise, she’s a high-energy, passionate individual with ADHD who thrives on staying organized, bringing laughter to every project, and finding joy in the work she loves.