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Be happy without being perfect : how to break free from the perfection deception / Alice D. Domar and Alice Lesch Kelly.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Crown Publishers, c2008.Edition: 1st edDescription: xiii, 283 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0307354318
  • 9780307354310
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Contents:
Introduction: the perfection deception -- Quiz: how much of a perfectionist are you? -- In a perfect world -- Why can't I do everything right? -- What was I thinking? -- Taming the beast -- Celebrate your beauty, not your flaws -- Make peace with your dust bunnies -- Find happiness at work -- Find joy in relationships -- Enjoy imperfect parenting -- Stop agonizing over decisions -- Conclusion: moving right ahead.
Summary: 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.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Author of the bestseller Self-Nurture, women's health pioneer Dr. Domar uncovers why women's obsession with perfection is ruining their lives.

Includes index.

Introduction: the perfection deception -- Quiz: how much of a perfectionist are you? -- In a perfect world -- Why can't I do everything right? -- What was I thinking? -- Taming the beast -- Celebrate your beauty, not your flaws -- Make peace with your dust bunnies -- Find happiness at work -- Find joy in relationships -- Enjoy imperfect parenting -- Stop agonizing over decisions -- Conclusion: moving right ahead.

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.

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