Better than Perfect: Free Yourself from Impossible Standards So You Can Live a Happier,
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In society today, perfectionism is a widely distributed personality trait that is becoming more frequently and more intensely expressed. Every day, people focus negatively on different aspects of their lives, feeling unhappy with their coworkers, their spouses, their bodies, or their children?s academic performance. Yet very few become aware of the root cause of their complaints: overt or latent perfectionism. A person who is categorized as a perfectionist strives excessively toward unattainable goals for themselves and the people in their lives, with unfortunate consequences.In Better than Perfect, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo offers step-by-step solutions for perfectionists to find balance. The book defines perfectionism in easy-to-understand terms, offers simple assessment tools, and shares case studies of Lombardo's patients to highlight the condition. Also included are practical exercises and suggestions for behavioral changes, including seven ways to overcome perfectionism that include choosing passion over perfection and remembering you?re more than what you do.With the ultimate goal of helping readers achieve happiness and prosperity without the stress of making sure things are ?perfect,? Better than Perfect is a fundamental guide for all perfectionists looking for a simpler way to live.
In society today, perfectionism is a widely distributed personality trait that is becoming more frequently and more intensely expressed. Every day, people focus negatively on different aspects of their lives, feeling unhappy with their coworkers, their spouses, their bodies, or their children?s academic performance. Yet very few become aware of the root cause of their complaints: overt or latent perfectionism. A person who is categorized as a perfectionist strives excessively toward unattainable goals for themselves and the people in their lives, with unfortunate consequences.In Better than Perfect, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo offers step-by-step solutions for perfectionists to find balance. The book defines perfectionism in easy-to-understand terms, offers simple assessment tools, and shares case studies of Lombardo's patients to highlight the condition. Also included are practical exercises and suggestions for behavioral changes, including seven ways to overcome perfectionism that include choosing passion over perfection and remembering you?re more than what you do.With the ultimate goal of helping readers achieve happiness and prosperity without the stress of making sure things are ?perfect,? Better than Perfect is a fundamental guide for all perfectionists looking for a simpler way to live.