num_pages: 208
description: While there's no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing you've probably already noticed that perfectionism can come at a high price. And when you take steps to try to change it's easy to be too hard on yourself and fall into the same traps that keep you feeling stressed and disappointed. This book presents a revolutionary approach to overcoming perfectionism-a way to transform your need for precision into self-acceptance compassion and love for each perfectly imperfect passing moment in our lives.In Present Perfect you'll use the Buddhist psychology of mindfulness to learn to accept the present moment in all of its ordinary perfection. This book is filled with over 150 exercises and meditations that you can practice to become more flexible toward yourself and others without losing your love of a job well done. With this compassionate approach you'll soon be able not only to accept life as it is but also become more accepting and forgiving of yourself and others.
language: English
title: Present Perfect: A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism & the Need for Control
publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc