Be happy without being perfect
Subtitle: how to break free from the perfection deception
By: Alice D. Domar and Alice Lesch Kelly.
Contributors: Kelly, Alice Lesch.
Edition: 1st pbk. ed.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 281
ISBN-13: 9780307354884
Subjects: Women -- Psychology; Perfectionism (Personality trait)
Description: Do you think you would be happier if only you could lose weight, be a better parent, work smarter, reduce stress, exercise more, and make better decisions? You're not perfect. But guess what? You don't have to be. All of us struggle with high expectations from time to time. But for many women, the worries can become debilitating--and often, we don't even know we're letting unrealistic expectations color our thinking. Here, health psychologist Dr. Domar shows you how to break free from the perfectionist trap, with action plans that teach you how to: assess your tendency toward perfectionism in all areas of your life; set realistic goals; alleviate the guilt and shame that perfectionism can trigger; manage your anxiety with clinically proven self-care strategies; and get rid of unrealistic and damaging expectations.--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: the perfection deception; title: Quiz: how much of a perfectionist are you?; title: In a perfect world; title: Why can't I do everything right?; title: What was I thinking?; title: Taming the beast; title: Celebrate your beauty, not your flaws; title: Make peace with your dust bunnies; title: Find happiness at work; title: Find joy in relationships; title: Enjoy imperfect parenting; title: Stop agonizing over decisions; title: Conclusion: moving right ahead.