The Dr. Helga Effect is a situation where you continue to preemptively refine and improve upon your work simply because you have agreed to share it with, and receive feedback from, Dr Helga before you actually share it with Dr Helga.
Person 1: I wrote an article and revised it 5 times before I would even dare submit it.
Person 2: That's the Dr Helga Effect for you!
Person 2: That's the Dr Helga Effect for you!
by S1GM40 March 20, 2022