Be happy without being perfect : How to break free from the perfection deception

Domar, Alice D. (Author). Kelly, Alice Lesch. (Added Author).

Summary: 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 colour our thinking. 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780307354310
ISBN: 0307354318
Physical Description: print
xiii, 283 p. ; 25 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers, 2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Acknowledgments -- Introduction: The perfection deception -- Chapter 1. In a perfect world -- Chapter 2. Why can't I do everything right? -- Chapter 3. What was I thinking? -- Chapter 4. Taming the beast -- Chapter 5. Celebrate your beauty, not your flaws -- Chapter 6. Make peace with your dust bunnies -- Chapter 7. Find happiness at work -- Chapter 8. Find joy in relationships -- Chapter 9. Enjoy imperfect parenting -- Chapter 10. Stop agonizing over decisions -- Conclusion: Moving right ahead -- Index.