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In The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, Katherine Morgan Schafler identifies five types of perfectionists—Classic, Parisian, Messy, Angry, and Procrastinator. She guides us through the simultaneously painful and gratifying process of identifying our specific type(s) and helps us leave behind patterns of self-punishment. Instead we learn the skills to harness our unique gifts productively.

The Anxious Perfectionist shines a much-needed light on the hidden costs of "being the best," and offers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy to help you cope with the anxiety that is driven by your perfectionism. You'll learn how your "need to be perfect" can actually hinder your productivity and keep you from reaching your goals. You'll also learn skills to help you gain distance from negative self-talk, let go of unhelpful and self-limiting labels, and give yourself permission to make mistakes while still honoring your aspirations.

This is perfectionism. And for everyone who struggles with it, it's a misnomer: perfectionism isn't about striving to be perfect. It's about never feeling good enough. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen - clinical psychologist and anxiety specialist - is on the same journey as you. In How to Be Enough, Hendriksen charts a flexible, forgiving, and freeing path, all without giving up the excellence your high standards and hard work have gotten you.

Find happiness without perfection: Discover how to let go of perfectionism and embrace your unique imperfections... This book offers exercises and tools that can help you manage your perfectionism and experience greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life by living more authentically.

Is Perfectionism the new ADHD? How do I stop living in fear of failure? How to get out of my own way? Why am I so hard on myself? Why do I self-sabotage? Will ruminating + catastrophizing ever end? There's a BETTER Way to Perfectionism, that's empowering highly driven, Type-A, ambitious perfectionists to OWN their perfectionism instead of owned by it. Perfectionism Rewired host Courtney Love Gavin (CLG) shows you that way in every episode. Perfectionism Rewired is committed to neuroscience truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on ...

Is perfectionism a good thing, or does it get in our way? In The Perfectionist's Handbook, clinical psychologist Jeff Szymanski helps listeners navigate their way out of the "perfectionism paradox": If your intentions are good (wanting to excel) and the outcomes you want are reasonable (to feel competent and satisfied), why would perfectionism backfire and result in unhappiness and stress? Learn when perfectionism will pay off, and when and why it sabotages you.

With practical, proven techniques, actionable steps, and relatable stories, you will feel empowered as your perfectionist habits are replaced with healthy coping strategies and a more positive future.

An overwhelmed procrastinator, frustrated overachiever, and recovering perfectionist herself, Sam Bennett knows all the ways we avoid pursuing our dreams and reaching our goals. She also knows how to "get it done". Start Right Where You Are is an easy-to-hear, easy-to-do guidebook for anyone who wants to change their life but doesn't know where or how to begin.

The book takes you on a journey through the eyes of the author, Matt Kramer, a perfectionist who was once petrified of public speaking. You'll hear about his embarrassing speaking moments as well as the raw, internal thoughts that once crept into his mind time after time. Lastly, you'll know after listening to this book that there is hope for you - that public speaking is not just for the Tony Robbinses of the world. It's for anyone who dares to break through their self-imposed barriers.

Do ideas race in your head, one competing to outdo the other in an infinite loop, preventing you from getting to the action stage? Do you intend to do many projects to change the world but find yourself unable to get started even on the first one in your long, winding to-do list? I got you right this time! You are not lazy, you are a perfectionist! Be embarrassed no more after today as your never-ending piles of tasks are going to be neatly checked and tucked away. No more sweating, snoozing, and sabotaging, for smiling is the new norm!

In this groundbreaking new book The Achievement Trap, acclaimed life coach Brandilyn Tebo shares a proven step-by-step process to getting rid of that pesky sense of never doing enough and never being good enough. She guides you through exercises and thought experiments that she uses with her clients to heal the root of their stress, indecisiveness, franticness, insecurity, and self-doubt. Listening to this book is like having your own personal no-nonsense life coach guiding you to achieving truly meaningful goals from a good feeling place.

Throughout my life, I have strived to "have it all." I was married, had three children, owned my own home, had a big job in Hollywood as a television executive, and juggled as fast as I could. But along with my busy life, I also suffered from chronic headaches, stomachaches, insomnia, and muscle tension. I was a workaholic, hypochondriac, anxious, high-functioning mess. So, eventually, I had to learn how to manage my mind and body and how to be present in my life so that I could start loving my life... instead of just surviving it.

Lillian Stone—childhood evangelical, AOL girlfriend, and professional nail biter is always living on the edge of anxiety. From the pitfalls of a girl plagued by religious trauma, the incomprehensible yet unforgiving need for perfection, and a poorly-behaved twenty-pound beagle, Everybody’s Favorite is a refreshing story of what it means to pick yourself when the world is telling you otherwise.

Join Teresa Richards as she helps perfectionists untangle their self-worth from their career and education so they can be productive without burning out. She is fiercely anti-hustle culture but still believes you can work hard and achieve your goals using mindful productivity systems. Book a FREE discovery call with Teresa to find out more about how you can work with her: https://zcal.co/thevaluedlife/discovery Get your FREE Values Over Perfection workbook to help you untangle your self-worth from your career/education https://thevaluedlife.co.uk/freeworkbook

In a world that constantly pushes us to strive for flawlessness, The Psychology of Perfectionism: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Perfectionist Behavior invites you on an eye-opening journey through the intricate corridors of the human mind. Perfectionism, often celebrated as a virtue, can also become a relentless and unforgiving master. Within the pages of this audiobook, you'll find a comprehensive exploration of perfectionist behavior—its origins, manifestations, and its profound impact on our lives.

Welcome to Perfectionists Anonymous, a podcast dedicated to unraveling the myth of perfectionist living. I’m your host, Caitlyn, and I’m a recovering perfectionist. I invite you to sit down, relax, and hang out with me, your supportive friend, who knows how difficult perfectionism can be and who wants to find a better way. Join me as, episode by episode, we dismantle the perfectionistic lies we've been taught so that we can find a different path, one with less obsession and restriction.

Perfectionism pretends to be noble. It pretends to help you improve and grow. But in reality, it creates crippling self-doubt and leaves you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck. Instead of helping you grow, perfectionism limits your potential and keeps you small. Perfectionism hits women especially hard. Throw a profession, some children, and religion into the mix and then it really kicks into high gear. The Perfectionist Professional Woman podcast is for high-achieving working women who want to feel more confidence and self-worth at work and at home. If you know you’re smart and skilled...

🎤 Burnt Out Perfectionist Podcast: Life’s Rollercoaster, UnfilteredWelcome to Burnt Out Perfectionists, where Sara and Eve take the stage to celebrate life’s messy brilliance. We’re not just telling stories—we’re living them with you. From hilarious stumbles to raw truths, every episode is a rollercoaster ride of laughs, lessons, and surprises.🎧 Mondays Just Got Better New episodes drop every Monday at 6 AM PST, serving up twists, turns, and a fresh perspective on everything from parenting to healthcare and life’s quirkiest moments. It’s a conversation that’s bold, honest...

Welcome to the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast where I empower you to develop sustainable habits, challenge society and take messy action. I'm Christine, certified life balance coach, World Champion ballroom dancer, entrepreneur and your host! This podcast was created with a mission to encourage a life by design of abundance through peace and acceptance in our own imperfections. It's time to align with the universe for the full human experience and redefine what it means to be successful. - NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY -

Get over your need for perfectionism and learn to let the little things go with this soothing program from the world-renowned Sleep Learning System, narrated by best-selling hypnotherapist Rachael Meddows. Just turn on the tracks, relax, and let your subconscious mind do the work for you.