Never Good Enough: Freeing Yourself from the Chains of Perfectionism
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R. Reid Wilson author of Don't Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks Finally, someone who understands the fear, pain, and exhaustion caused by the pursuit of perfection. If you think that too many things must be "just right," that flaws are intolerable, that imperfections or mistakes lead to rejection and worthlessness, then here is a top-notch book for you. Never Good Enough will be a gold standard in the field.
Book Description
Do you feel that no matter how hard you try it is never good enough? Do you spend too much time trying to get things exactly right in order to avoid criticism? Does it seem that at any minute people will find out that you are not really what you seem to be?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be struggling with perfectionistic tendencies. These tendencies can serve a positive purpose in your life, but having extremely high standards for yourself and others, and feeling repeatedly let down when these expectations aren't met, can leave you perpetually unhappy. Few of us escape the tyranny of perfectionism, whether plagued by our own feelings of inadequacy, or living or working with someone who never seems satisfied with what we do. As psychologist and researcher Monica Ramirez Basco explains, uncontrolled perfectionism can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, fear of failure, and broken marriages and friendships. Understanding why you feel driven to get things "just right" can help you to make the best of your perfectionism without letting it run your life.
Dr. Basco has developed a thirty-question self-test that will help you determine your perfectionism profile and provide insight into the degree to which it affects your life. Her unique program -- based on the principles of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy -- shows you step-by-step how to overcome perfectionist tendencies.
Never Good Enough brings to life a cast of characters who show how Dr. Basco's easy-to-understand yet sophisticated techniques for change can help overcome the distorted beliefs and self-defeating behavior that stand in the way of success and happiness.
This is an invaluable guide filled with practical advice, encouragement, and strategies for self-discovery. Never Good Enough shows you how to stop the struggle with yourself and others, how to accurately evaluate your worth and performance in life, and how to replace the pursuit of perfection with the pursuit of peace of mind.
Never Good Enough: Freeing Yourself from the Chains of Perfectionism
Never Good Enough: Freeing Yourself from the Chains of Perfectionism,Monica Ramirez Basco,Free Press,0684849631,Case studies,Cognitive therapy,General,Perfectionism (Personality trait),Personality,Psychology,Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior,Self-Help,Stress Management,Popular psychology,Self-Help / General
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